Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern

Vicinity Energy, Inc. • Baltimore, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings in cities like Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. The company is committed to reducing climate change impacts, leading decarbonization, and achieving net zero by eliminating reliance on fossil fuels. Vicinity is seeking an innovative Environmental, Health, & Safety Intern to lead the development and tracking of several EHS projects across multiple sites in the Baltimore area. This temporary, non-exempt position will work under the direction of the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist in Baltimore, MD, collaborating closely with the operations and engineering departments to advance both safety and environmental projects.

Requirements

• Second or third-year student currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or another relevant degree.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 1 year of relevant work or internship experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computing skills.
• Strong analytical, data management skills.
• Ability to perform various tasks efficiently, and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (interpersonal and digital) skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the tracking and updating of milestones achieved across sustainability projects.
• Update and analyze safety and environmental key performance indicators.
• Participate in site inspections and walkthroughs, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment (respirators, protective eyewear, and hardhats as applicable) and job hazards.
• Assist with the development of training schedules, enrollment of employees in online and in-class training courses according to employee job description and hazard exposure.
• Update various tracking sheets, including, employee professional licenses, training reports, and safety incentive program metrics.
• Develop a calendar for license expirations dates to alert employees of upcoming renewals.
• Digitize asbestos records and update tracking sheets.
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees