Environmental Health & Safety Summer Intern

Emerson • Mansfield, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a student interested in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) for a summer internship based in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The intern will support workplace safety initiatives and projects, including departmental and tooling inspections, job safety analyses, safety observations, ergonomic assessments, SDS inventory and chemical assessments, and the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program. Projects are carried out under the supervision of the Site ESH Manager.

Emerson describes its culture as valuing and empowering employees, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives, and supporting career development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. The hourly pay range is $24–$28, commensurate with the candidate’s year in school and experience.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in safety engineering, occupational safety and health (OHS), Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Effective communication in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings, with people of diverse styles and position levels.
• Ability to gather data from multiple and diverse sources to solve problems.
• Ability to identify and create the processes needed to get work done.
• Ability to learn quickly in new situations.
• Ability to set objectives aligned with broader organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• Completed coursework in construction safety.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Sophomore or higher-class status.
• Previous related safety co-op or internship experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and support updates to formal safety programs, including Lockout, Fall Protection, and GHS.
• Perform safety surveys and engage employees in their work.
• Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement in safety processes.
• Assist with and lead projects under the supervision of the Site ESH Manager.
• Complete activities such as departmental and tooling inspections, job safety analyses, safety observations, ergonomic assessments, SDS inventory and chemical assessments, and LOTO program work.

Benefits

• Career development support through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
• Employees share in the company’s success when Emerson achieves its operational and financial goals.

What This Job Offers

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