Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern

NAES • Aquasco, MD

3d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Intern will support the EH&S team at a power generation facility in implementing and maintaining environmental compliance, occupational health, and safety programs. This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial environment, offering exposure to regulatory compliance, risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety culture initiatives within a power plant setting.

Requirements

• We are accepting applications from students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• A strong academic focus in environmental compliance, workplace safety, regulatory standards, and risk management principles is preferred.
• Previous internship experience or relevant coursework related to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) or industrial operations.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including climbing stairs and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must possess a valid drivers' license and successfully complete a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Strong interest in industrial safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and documenting air emissions, water discharges, and waste management activities.
• Support compliance efforts with regulatory agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable state environmental departments.
• Help prepare environmental reports and maintain required permits and compliance records.
• Participate in environmental inspections and audits.
• Assist in conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Support compliance with regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Participate in safety audits, facility walkthroughs, and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
• Help track safety training records and maintain environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) documentation
• Assist in investigating workplace incidents, near-miss events, and unsafe conditions.
• Help collect data, conduct root cause analyses (RCA), and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the documentation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety training materials and toolbox talks.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that promote a strong safety culture.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and response planning activities.
• Compile and analyze environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) performance metrics (e.g. TRIR, near-miss trends, environmental exceedances).
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual EH&S reports.
• Assist with maintaining compliance tracking systems and digital recordkeeping processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern