Training & Development Intern IS | Summer 2027

CleanHarbors • La Porte, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Training & Development Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program in LaPorte, Texas, supporting HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors. This full-time, onsite internship offers hands-on experience in employee onboarding, training coordination, and workforce development. The intern will work alongside experienced Training & Development professionals and support new employee orientation, training activities, and programs that help employees succeed. Travel to other training or branch locations may be required. The program begins May 17 or May 24, 2027, and runs through August.

The internship includes engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders; meaningful projects supporting business priorities; education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors operations; and exposure to career paths across the company. Interns also participate in networking and professional development activities and complete and present a final internship project. Clean Harbors describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials, and highlights a safety-focused culture.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Training Administration, Human Resources Learning and Development, Adult Education, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in employee training, onboarding, and workforce development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Comfort speaking in front of groups and interest in developing presentation and facilitation skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, instructors, and operational leaders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new training systems, processes, and technology.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safe work practices, policies, and procedures, keeping health and safety the top priority.
• Shadow Training & Development professionals to learn how employee onboarding and training programs are coordinated and delivered.
• Assist with facilitating Day 1 onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Support presentations introducing company culture, safety expectations, operational standards, and workplace policies.
• Help create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for new employees.
• Assist with training schedules, onboarding documentation, learning management systems, and employee training records.
• Support communication and coordination between new employees, instructors, Human Resources, and operational teams.
• Gain exposure to technical, safety, and competency-based training programs and employee development processes.
• Travel to other training or branch locations as needed to support onboarding and training activities.
• Participate in Clean Harbors Internship Program networking and professional development activities.
• Complete and present a final internship project at the conclusion of the program.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $20 per hour.
• Hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals, teams, mentors, and leaders.
• Networking and professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

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