Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern - AZEK
About The Position
As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations. Gain hands-on experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) by supporting process improvement initiatives, documentation management, and site safety programs within a manufacturing environment. The intern will develop technical, analytical, and communication skills while helping create accurate, organized, and sustainable EHS resources that support compliance and operational excellence. By the end of the internship, the intern will update and field-verify facility and emergency response maps, identify and document EHS improvement opportunities, track corrective actions to completion or ownership assignment, and present a final summary of project outcomes, recommendations, and opportunities for continued improvement. The internship will provide a strong foundation in manufacturing EHS practices, hazard identification, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
- Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Target major: pursuing degree in OESH/Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, even AutoCAD may be helpful.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable spending time on the production floor and engaging with plant operations.
Responsibilities
- Review and update facility line drawings, fire extinguisher maps, evacuation routes, severe weather maps, and emergency equipment locations.
- Assist with environmental compliance activities, including chemical inventories, waste inspections, spill-prevention readiness, stormwater reviews, and recordkeeping.
- Collaborate with EHS team members to ensure training materials reflect current policies, procedures, and best practices.
Benefits
- Full-time work experience and competitive pay
- Meaningful projects with business impact
- Mentorship and guidance
- Feedback and evaluation
- Exposure to James Hardie culture
- Networking opportunities and skill development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
