Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Intuitive • Blacksburg, VA

13h

About The Position

Primary Function of Position We are looking for an ambitious and responsible Environmental Health and Safety Intern to join our team. As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Intuitive, you will work with an EHS specialists/ manager, to undertake projects directed at specific topics such as equipment safety, chemical safety, occupational ergonomics, and training & education. EHS Interns also work closely with cross-functional teams ranging from production to engineering to provide EHS support for day-to-day operations, conduct safety walkthroughs and audits, participate in analyses of workplace incidents and help drive corrective actions.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies
• Knowledge in local, state level, national and international laws and regulations related to protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees
• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.
• Current enrollment in an Environmental Studies, Industrial Safety, Public Health, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, or related degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.

Nice To Haves

• Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Administrative and record keeping skills
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including action oriented, focused urgency and driving for results
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize and schedule work to meet business needs
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with others in team environment; effective interactions in cross department teams
• Computer literacy (PC, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Outlook, Smartsheets)
• Detail orientated, with emphasis on accuracy and completeness

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments such as job hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and equipment safety assessments.
• Support environmental programs such as air permitting compliance and stormwater compliance.
• Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies
• Deliver trainings/safety tailgates on EHS topics.
• Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations
• Always ensure the company is prepared to submit all relevant health and safety documents
• Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials and supplies

What This Job Offers

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