HSES Fall 2026 Co-Op

Kraton • Pensacola, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Co-op position serves as a development opportunity at Kraton's Pensacola, Florida chemical manufacturing site with the Global Pine Chemicals organization. This HSES Co-op role provides hands-on support for critical Security Vulnerability Assessments and Industrial Hygiene initiatives across U.S. sites, helping ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management. The position offers project-based experience in data collection, coordination, and reporting while contributing to high-priority, cost-saving efforts driven by immediate business needs.

Requirements

• Keen focus on personal and physical safety.
• Committed to completing the rotational program.
• Able to work off hours if needed/necessary.
• Must have basic proficiency using Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook E-mail, and Project.
• Must be willing to work with others and have a positive attitude in a manufacturing or office setting.
• Possess a basic understanding and knowledge of academic discipline.
• Learn, apply knowledge, and skills to the performance of [Insert Division].
• Able to research and integrate new ideas into the business.
• Display effective business communication skills, (oral, written, instructional, and presentation) as well as the ability to work on cross-functional and/or geographically dispersed teams.
• Must demonstrate personal initiative to complete work without missing deadlines and communicate and follow-up on the status of projects and other work assignments in a timely manner.
• Able to organize and prioritize project and work tasks.
• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate (sophomore, junior, senior) student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety or Safety, Security & Emergency Management or related field of study.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management skills or classwork preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Define and complete 1-2 large projects within the rotation period.
• Gain knowledge of the Company's operations and provide technical support as needed.
• Participate in departmental team meetings.
• Create and deliver end of semester presentation/report to senior management and executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level