Environmental Health and Safety Intern

Redwood Materials • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
The EHS intern will assist the Health and Safety team with projects directly tied to the protection of employee health and reduction of injuries in the manufacturing environment. Activities will also entail compliance verification and will provide learning opportunities across a variety of IH and Safety topics. This role is for the Summer 2026 internship period.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant course work experience
• Willingness to be hands-on with projects and tasks
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with industrial hygiene equipment preferred but not required
• Attending an ABET accredited safety or industrial hygiene program preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic assessments to identify risk factors and recommend practical improvements that help reduce the potential for injuries.
• Assist with indoor air sampling and industrial hygiene observations, including data collection, documentation, and analysis, and provide recommendations for operational and engineering control improvements as needed.
• Support EHS compliance auditing activities by reviewing processes, verifying adherence to regulatory and company standards, and documenting findings.
• Participate in ongoing environmental, health, and safety initiatives, projects, and programs that promote workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to EHS activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned in support of the EHS team and organizational objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees