Health & Safety Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Portland, OR

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June. PVE Safety supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations across all PVE environments by partnering with employees, leadership, facilities, and operations teams to identify hazards, maintain compliance, and drive continuous safety improvements. The 2027 Summer Health & Safety Intern will work directly with PVE Safety to support a variety of safety, compliance, onboarding, and operational improvement initiatives. The position provides hands-on experience in environmental health and safety (EHS), facilities coordination, incident trend analysis, safety training development, and continuous improvement activities. Key responsibilities include supporting chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, assisting with Corp 42 onboarding and facility readiness efforts, tracking corrective actions, updating safety documentation and training materials, supporting safety audits and inspections, and assisting with safety metrics and data analysis projects. Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher with degree focus in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related major from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
• Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping
• Familiarity with workplace safety and continuous improvement practices
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jira or similar project tracking tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet records to support regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and safe chemical handling practices across multiple facilities.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and facility walkthroughs to identify risks, document findings, and support corrective action tracking and resolution.
• Assist with onboarding and safety orientation activities for employees and contractors by preparing training materials, reviewing safety procedures, and supporting safety meetings and communications.
• Analyze incident, near miss, and facilities maintenance data to identify trends, support root cause investigations, and help develop safety performance reports and improvement recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by updating safety documentation, assisting with audit preparation, improving workplace signage and visual controls, and coordinating safety awareness events and activities.
• Collaborate with facilities, engineering, operations, and environmental health and safety personnel to support safe, compliant, and efficient workplace operations across all PVE locations.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What This Job Offers

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