Summer 2026 Environmental, Health & Safety Intern
About The Position
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience that will prepare you for your Recycling Operations career? Then our paid summer internship position at Doe Run in Boss, MO, may be a great opportunity. Pay is $21.50/hr. Located in Boss, MO, the Resource Recycling Division is the largest secondary lead smelter in the world. Since its opening in 1991, the division and its employees have steadily increased the amount of lead-bearing material they recycle each year. The state-of-the-art recycling facility is the most advanced, environmentally sound, and safest of its kind in North America. Each year, the facility recycles and recovers more than 100,000 tons of refined lead. We are currently seeking Summer 2026 Interns to assist the respective assigned EHS department with various related activities and projects. Deliver a fresh perspective and valuable business solutions while enhancing the students’ application of education and providing occupational experience within their degree program. This position is located at our Buick Resource Recycling Division in Boss, MO.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a bachelor's degree relevant to the EHS department.
- Completed at least 24 hours of college coursework preferred.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.2.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and other systems related to project assignments.
- Ability to apply educational knowledge to operational needs.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to support project planning.
- Communication skills to collaboratively interact with operators and business leaders.
Responsibilities
- Assist with project management tasks, data analysis, and research to support project deliverables.
- Collaborate with team members to understand assigned departments and/or operations.
- Field work to support and understand business and overall operational processes.
- Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
