Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern - AZEK

James Hardie•Wilmington, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary 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. Internship Objective 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
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.
Update and field-verify facility and emergency response maps.
Identify and document EHS improvement opportunities.
Track corrective actions to completion or ownership assignment.
Present a final summary of project outcomes, recommendations, and opportunities for continued improvement.