EHS Intern

Avancez • Arlington, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Intern will support the Environmental, Health, and Safety team in promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This position provides hands-on experience in workplace safety, environmental compliance, training coordination, incident investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The intern will assist with daily EHS activities while gaining exposure to regulatory compliance, safety systems, and employee engagement programs.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of environmental and safety standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with team members at all levels.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze data and support continuous improvement activities.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, coursework, or exposure to manufacturing or safety-related environments is a plus.
• Automotive manufacturing interest or experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating environmental, health, and safety activities through effective communication and teamwork.
• Support the development and delivery of EHS training programs for team members.
• Participate in new hire orientation and assist with environmental health and safety training.
• Assist in investigating work-related injuries and illnesses and help compile statistical data and reports.
• Support the implementation of safety countermeasures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Participate in Safety Team meetings and assist with tracking action items and recommendations.
• Conduct routine safety observation tours and document findings for follow-up.
• Support emergency evacuation planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Assist with chemical awareness training and chemical inventory monitoring.
• Support environmental reporting activities related to land, air, water, and hazardous waste compliance.
• Assist with pollution prevention and recycling initiatives throughout the facility.
• Help coordinate hazardous waste handling and recycling programs.
• Assist with ISO 14001 documentation and environmental management system activities.
• Maintain EHS records, files, and training documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern