Operations Support Intern IS | Summer 2027

CleanHarbors • Westlake, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors Westlake, Louisiana is seeking an Operations Support Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program, supporting HPC Industrial or Thompson Industrial, both powered by Clean Harbors. The internship provides hands-on experience with administrative and business operations supporting field teams, customers, and Industrial Services branches. The intern will work with experienced District Administrators, shadowing daily processes and learning how administrative teams help branch operations run effectively and efficiently.

This is a full-time, onsite internship and is not eligible for remote work. Some travel to branch or field locations may be required. The program begins May 17 or May 24, 2027, and runs through August. Interns participate in networking and professional development activities and complete and present a final project. The role offers practical exposure to field teams, operational leaders, safety briefings, operational processes, project coordination, operational data, and the safety culture behind environmental and industrial services.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in learning about business operations and Industrial Services.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrative teams, field employees, operations leaders, and customers.
• Comfortable learning new systems, processes, and business procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel to branch or field locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Shadow District Administrators to learn administrative processes supporting Industrial Services branch and field operations.
• Provide administrative and project support to District Administrators and local branch teams.
• Assist with customer and branch questions, documentation, and administrative follow-up.
• Gain exposure to customer billing, purchase orders, invoicing, reporting, and other operational processes.
• Help track and resolve administrative items while learning when and how issues are escalated.
• Support branch initiatives, customer projects, events, and process improvements as needed.
• Organize information and reporting used to support operational and financial processes.
• Gain exposure to employee onboarding, training requirements, and internal systems and processes.
• Participate in Clean Harbors Internship Program networking and professional development activities.
• Complete and present a final internship project at the conclusion of the program.
• As needed, assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help operations run safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $20/hour.
• Hands-on experience working alongside professionals in environmental, energy, and industrial services.
• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization.
• Meaningful projects supporting real business priorities.
• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations.
• Exposure to different career paths across the company's lines of business.
• Networking and professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

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