Co-Op, EHS

Summary

The EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Co-op is an intern position supporting safety and environmental programs within an aerospace manufacturing facility. This role provides hands-on experience in a highly regulated, production-focused environment, where the student will assist in promoting safe work practices, maintaining compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company EHS standards and applicable regulations
• Collect and analyze safety and environmental data for reporting purposes
• Identify potential hazards and recommend mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workplace safety
• Maintain accurate and organized records of inspections, incidents, and training
• Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a results-driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter possessing a high level of integrity
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Must be reliable, flexible, and punctual
• Highly adaptable to working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Availability to work 16+ hours per week during the internship period

Expectation

• First 3 months: Learn core EHS activities, key stakeholders, and internal processes (compliance, hazard ID, reporting).
• After 3 months: Lead 1–2 EHS process improvement projects (e.g., 6S, SDS digitization, process streamlining).
• Ongoing: Support EHS projects from planning to completion, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliance.