HSE Intern

Syngenta Group•Greensboro, NC

10d•$20 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Syngenta's Production & Supply Team is seeking an HSE Intern in Greensboro, NC. This internship role will provide a unique opportunity for a senior student focused on a Health, Safety, and Environmental degree program to work alongside and be mentored by the Syngenta North America Regional HSE Team. The overall purpose of the job is to deliver appropriate complex HSE projects in accordance with internship requirements, while building experience and confidence to potentially expand in the role and act as an assistant HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) advisor/liaison for our Greensboro, North Carolina Crop Protection headquarters. In addition, part of this assignment will involve responsibility for assisting with assessing, advising, and auditing various HSE codes for a new office and research & development building project. As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Requirements

A student at an ABET-accredited university in the area of Health, Safety, and Environment or a similar technical degree.
Knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) regulations, e.g., OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and DOT.
Ability to read and interpret HSE legislation, as applicable.
Ability to organize and learn to eventually conduct a site HSE audit and risk analysis of HSE issues.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one, but preferably two, co-op assignments in HSE during a college career is preferred.
Experience in construction safety is a plus.
Experience in a laboratory or research setting is a plus.
Data analytics experience to assist with HSE trends is a plus.

Responsibilities

All projects or work activities must be in compliance with federal, state, and local HSE regulations and Syngenta policies and standards in a complex site office, laboratory, and pilot plant operation.
Assist with training the site spill team.
Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of a comprehensive HSE program and related management systems for the site.
Assist with the risk assessment of projects impacting HSE, e.g., management of change (i.e., experiments, process improvements, etc.), construction, and other initiatives.
Help provide HSE-related guidance and training for all employees, third-party contract employees, trade contractors, and visitors. Drive HSE awareness techniques, such as safety meetings/committees and safety alerts; enhance employee engagement.
Assist with the site environmental program (hazardous waste, air permit, etc.).
Assist with IH monitoring for the site, such as respiratory fit testing, flex hood monitoring, and ergonomic assessments.
Develop, improve, and maintain site HSE intranet information, databases, pertinent records, and other database entries as needed.
Participate in site incident investigations and assist with HSE communications regarding incident learnings.
Participate in cross-functional teams, partner with peers, and support all HSE network-wide initiatives.
Maintain a strong onsite presence through site walkthroughs, inspections, and other HSE activities.
Assist Regional HSE with project implementation and site audits and assist the site regulatory audit contact.
Assist with operational aspects of the site security program.