Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern

Vicinity•South Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vicinity is looking for an innovative Environmental, Health, & Safety Intern that will lead development and tracking of several EHS projects at several sites across the Boston-Cambridge systems. This role will work under the direction of our Environmental, Health and Safety & Green Solutions Manager in Boston, MA and work closely with the operations and engineering departments to promote completion of 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, preferably a sophomore or junior.
Proficient in MS Office Suite 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.
Deliver Contractor Safety Program packages and track responses.
Assist affected employees with the completion of DOT packets.
Track progress and identify information gaps.
Update various tracking sheets, including employee professional licenses, training reports, and safety incentive program metrics, and DPU inspections.
Update chemical and confined space inventories.
Assist with the evaluation and documentation of permit-required confined spaces.
Digitize asbestos records and update tracking sheets.
Assist with the identification of signage needs across the Boston and Cambridge sites.