Internship – Environmental

Alcoa•Newburgh, IN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Department Intern will support environmental compliance, reporting, and sustainability initiatives across both the aluminum smelter and power plant operations. This internship provides hands‑on experience in environmental management systems, regulatory reporting, and environmental improvement projects. Depending on the intern’s degree program, tailored project opportunities are available in sustainability, geology, air emissions, water stewardship, and biodiversity.

Requirements

Enrollment in a degree program related to: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Sustainability Engineering, Environmental Management, Or another field within the broad scope of environmental studies
Interest in environmental compliance, sustainability, or industrial environmental systems.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to organize and interpret environmental data.
Attention to detail in reporting, documentation, and field observations.
Willingness to learn, adapt, and participate in hands‑on environmental tasks.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to environmental reporting, sustainability frameworks, or regulatory concepts through coursework or projects.
Familiarity with environmental databases, field sampling methods, or compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with the operational processes of an aluminum smelter and power plant, including environmental aspects of production.
Assist with streamlining data reporting associated with operating reports and environmental performance tracking.
Contribute to global environmental metrics processes and database improvements.
Support PFAS (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances) soil investigation efforts, including data gathering and field observations.
Assist in developing or updating the Air Emissions Management Plan, including emissions data review and documentation.
Support creation or enhancement of a Water Stewardship Plan, including water-use data and risk considerations.
Contribute to the Biodiversity Action Plan, focusing on habitat considerations, site biodiversity risks, and improvement actions.
Participate in environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting tasks.
Work collaboratively with environmental staff, operations teams, and engineering groups.
Support compliance activities through documentation updates and process improvements.
Follow all environmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support projects aimed at environmental compliance, sustainability, and resource stewardship.
Demonstrate environmentally responsible work habits in both field and office settings.
Adhere to all site safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental health and safety protocols.
Participate in hazard identification and safe‑work planning for field activities.
Maintain safe behaviors during environmental sampling, inspections, and data collection tasks.