EHS Co-Op, Spring 2027

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Niskayuna, NY

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About The Position

This co-op position focuses on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities. The intern will assist in identifying, evaluating, and resolving health, safety, and environmental issues. This role involves contributing to the development and improvement of safety programs, conducting audits, participating in incident investigations, and staying updated on regulatory requirements. The position also emphasizes continuous personal and professional development in the safety field.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Safety/EH&S or related field.
• Passion towards safety.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to successfully communicate safety policies to employees.
• Ability to collaborate well with multiple departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recognizing, evaluating, and providing solutions to health, safety, & environmental concerns.
• Recommend changes to safety programs and work practices.
• Assist in the development of new safety programs and initiatives to increase awareness, and reduce the potential for incidents, accidents and exposures.
• Support the revision of safety and health programs to increase awareness and reduce exposure risk.
• Conduct periodic safety audits / assessments.
• Report findings.
• Take action to address findings.
• Participate in incident investigations and issue safety corrective action requests (SCARs) as necessary.
• Review and assist in the evaluation of effectiveness of training and recommend changes.
• Stay current on the various regulatory requirements and changes.
• Continue an active personal/professional development program through selected seminars, home study courses, trade magazines, books, journals, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern