Environmental Intern (HSES), Summer 2027

Kuraray America • Pasadena, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Intern will support environmental compliance efforts across multiple industrial chemical sites in the Houston area. The role combines office-based work and fieldwork, including inspections and audits, compliance-document review and updates, and assistance with environmental programs. The intern will create and manage databases and file systems and interact with employees at all organizational levels, including engineers, operations staff, and leadership.

This is a paid, 13-week internship for summer 2027, with flexible start dates. Interns must be able to work full-time. The internship is based in Pasadena, Texas, and housing is not provided. Interns are encouraged to participate in commemorative projects and events for Kuraray's 100th anniversary in 2026.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Be pursuing a degree in STEM or Environmental Science.
• Have completed at least two years of college education before beginning the internship.
• Have a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement.
• Demonstrate communication and leadership skills.
• Have knowledge of Excel and Power BI.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
• Have legal U.S. work authorization to participate in the program and authorization to work for any U.S. employer.
• Successfully pass the pre-employment screening process.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to work full-time for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Work proficiently in an office setting and outdoors at an industrial chemical facility.
• Perform inspections and audits.
• Support Health and Safety Managers with compliance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and update compliance documents.
• Develop and improve environmental compliance at multiple sites in the Houston area.
• Create databases and file systems.
• Interact with employees at all organizational levels, including engineers, operations staff, and leadership.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Incentive opportunities
• Excellent work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed