Safety Intern

Ultium Cells LLC • Spring Hill, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ultium Cells is seeking a Safety Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program at its Spring Hill, Tennessee facility. During the paid, 12-week program, interns work with leaders and mentors on assignments related to their field of study, gaining hands-on experience, project work, and networking opportunities. The internship runs from May 17, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The schedule is 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with eight-hour days and 30-minute unpaid lunch breaks. The listed unpaid holidays are May 25, June 18, and July 5, 2027.

The intern will support safety activities for plant operations and administrative offices, including training, hazard identification, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency-response exercises, and regulatory compliance. The role may involve exposure to or work with hazardous materials or hazardous waste. Initial environmental training will cover RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation, with annual refresher training and other training as required.

Ultium Cells provides a housing stipend for the duration of the internship to interns whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from the work location. The company also offers special discounts on vehicles through the GM Family First Vehicle Purchase Program and on LG products through the LG Partner Appreciation Program. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Comfortable working in a team setting.
• Able to analyze and evaluate technical data, test results, and reports.
• Positive attitude, self-driven, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated effectiveness in accomplishing goals.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technology (automation), chemicals, and electrical safety.
• Strong knowledge of and experience working with OSHA and state or local regulations.
• MS Office skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver safety trainings to employees.
• Ensure effective hazard identification and mitigation for plant operations and administrative offices.
• Conduct daily line walks to check safety and health practices and identify at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, and non-compliance with health and safety policies or regulations.
• Communicate safety issues and concerns to department leadership in a timely manner.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive organizational improvements.
• Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Conduct new equipment reviews, mechanical risk assessments, and ergonomic risk assessments.
• Participate in emergency response drills and critiques.
• Develop or update site-specific programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Evaluate workplace compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform jobsite audits and conduct incident investigations.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Housing stipend for the duration of the internship if the intern's permanent address is more than 50 miles from the work location.
• Special discounts on vehicles through the GM Family First Vehicle Purchase Program.
• Special discounts on LG products through the LG Partner Appreciation Program.

What This Job Offers

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