EH&S Co-op (Spring & Summer 2027)

About the role

The EHS CO-OP will provide support to SPX FLOW’s Environmental Health & Safety team, offering hands-on experience with a variety of EHS tasks, including program development, safety observations, risk assessments, and compliance activities. The CO-OP will work closely with the EHS and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, and update of EHS programs.
• Ensure that safety protocols align with OSHA, EPA, and SPX FLOW standards.
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and workplace safety audits.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating safety risks at various workstations and operations.
• Support the management of the safety observation system.
• Track, document, and follow up on corrective actions for reported safety issues.
• Participate in EHS-related training initiatives for employees.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety-related training materials and presentations.
• Assist in the reporting and investigation of workplace incidents.
• Help gather data, prepare incident reports, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Aid in maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory submissions, permits, and reports.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities within EHS operations.
• Participate in Kaizen or other continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused on Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of EHS principles and regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or CO-OP experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies (e.g., JHA, FMEA).
• Familiarity with incident investigation techniques (e.g., root cause analysis).

Benefits

• Real-world EHS experience in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
• Networking opportunities with EHS professionals and other industry leaders.
• Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to solve practical EHS challenges.
• Potential pathway to full-time employment within SPX FLOW after successful completion of the CO-OP.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand for long periods of time and operate machinery and/or lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally required to kneel, bend, stoop, walk, or work in high precarious places.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment of various sizes.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.