Lawrenceburg HSE Intern

Prysmian • Lawrenceburg, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Prysmian, a wire and cable manufacturer in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, is seeking an HSE Intern for summer 2027. The intern will work an 8-hour schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and report daily to the onsite HSE Manager. The role includes engaging projects intended to help develop the student into an HSE professional.

The intern must be able to work effectively in office and manufacturing environments and interact professionally with production employees, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other departments. Duties may involve observing operations and assisting with safety and health activities in production, warehouse, and support areas. The position regularly involves time in an industrial cable manufacturing environment, where established safety procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment must be followed.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees at all levels, including production employees, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and management.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and other EHS documentation and communicate safety information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, interpret procedures and diagrams, organize information, and apply safety principles to changing workplace conditions.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize manufacturing hazards, including moving machinery, rotating equipment, material handling, electrical equipment, chemicals, noise, and ergonomic exposures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Coursework or experience related to occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, environmental compliance, or manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Report daily to the onsite HSE Manager and complete assigned projects intended to support development as an HSE professional.
• Work effectively in office and manufacturing environments and interact professionally with employees across departments.
• Read, understand, and assist in interpreting safety procedures, work instructions, Safety Data Sheets, equipment manuals, regulatory information, and other technical documents.
• Prepare clear written reports, inspection findings, safety communications, training materials, and other EHS documentation.
• Communicate safety information to individuals and small groups in a manufacturing environment.
• Observe manufacturing operations, identify potential safety and health hazards, gather relevant information, and assist in developing practical corrective actions.
• Follow instructions and procedures, interpret diagrams, organize information, and apply safety principles to changing workplace conditions.
• Follow established safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment in designated facility areas.

What This Job Offers

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