Occupational EHS Intern

Terabase Energy•Davis, CA

2d•$25 - $27

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and curious Occupational EHS Intern to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team. This is a hands-on, impact-heavy internship designed for someone who wants to build real programs—not just observe them. You’ll split your time between field work (50%) and program development/writing (50%), supporting manufacturing, R&D, and Facilities teams across our Woodland and Davis locations. If you’re passionate about safety, enjoy solving problems, and want experience that translates directly into an EHS career, this is the internship where you’ll build the skills that matter.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Public Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong communication and writing skills
Comfortable in manufacturing environments and wearing PPE
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to spend 50% of time in the field/on the production floor
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and occasionally lift equipment or materials safely
Must be willing to use required PPE

Nice To Haves

Prior coursework in EHS or Industrial Hygiene
OSHA 10/30
First Aid/CPR
Experience with ergonomics or exposure assessments

Responsibilities

Build the Safety Manual for any one of our onsite products used in a construction setting, working with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Develop in-depth written EHS programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding, and other core safety elements.
Create LOTO procedures for all equipment across multiple sites.
Perform field verification, equipment identification, and hands-on data collection.
Develop Industrial Hygiene sampling criteria, strategy, and documentation.
Support noise, air, and chemical exposure assessments.
Build and implement a full Ergonomics program, including analysis tools, assessment templates, and corrective action planning.
Support development of health‑related policies and initiatives, contributing to the health side of EHS (wellbeing, fitness for duty, etc.).
Conduct field safety walkthroughs and collect on-the-floor data.
Assist with incident reviews and corrective actions.
Participate in cross-functional meetings with Production, R&D, Facilities, and leadership.
Maintain documentation and EHS metrics through Microsoft Office and Navarro platforms.
Help drive a culture of safety engagement and continuous improvement.