Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Intern)
About The Position
The EHS Intern supports the Environmental, Health & Safety team in promoting a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. This role provides hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, safety programs, and environmental initiatives while assisting with day-to-day EHS operations. The internship offers learning objectives such as gaining practical experience in occupational health and safety practices, understanding regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA standards or local equivalents), developing skills in risk assessment, data analysis, and reporting, and learning how EHS programs are implemented in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering or related field
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to read and comprehend complex material, perform basic measurement tasks and mathematical equations
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
- Interest in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience with data analysis or reporting tools
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and programs
- Support compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations
- Participate in workplace safety inspections and hazard identification activities
- Help track and analyze safety metrics, incident reports, and near-miss data
- Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Support training initiatives, including; preparing materials, delivering in a hands-on format, and tracking progress and completion.
- Maintain EHS documentation, records, and reports for audits and compliance reviews
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and environmental by utilizing technology and/or developing efficient digital processes
- Assist with emergency preparedness planning and drills
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
