Environmental Compliance Co-op

About the role

We're looking for a motivated, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Co-op to join our Environmental Health & Safety team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting environmental compliance, industrial safety, risk management, and injury-reduction initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The Co-op will assist with regulatory compliance monitoring, environmental inspections, standard operating procedure development, and safety reviews in production areas. Working alongside cross-functional partners, the Co-op will help strengthen compliance programs, identify risks, improve documentation, and promote environmental and workplace safety best practices throughout the brewery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections to identify potential areas of noncompliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the preparation and submission of required environmental reports.
• Maintain and update environmental compliance documentation, including inspection records, permits, and regulatory correspondence.
• Assist with environmental incident investigations and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Support regulatory compliance monitoring throughout the brewery.
• Perform serious injury and fatality (SIF) analyses in production areas.
• Participate in SIF reviews and help document identified risks, findings, and recommended corrective actions.
• Audit Safe Work permits for completeness and compliance.
• Review equipment-specific lockout/tagout (LOTO) documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify opportunities to reduce workplace risks and improve safety practices.
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to environmental compliance and workplace safety.
• Participate in the development and implementation of environmental training programs for employees.
• Help ensure environmental and safety documentation remains accurate, organized, and current.
• Support ongoing improvements to compliance and injury-reduction programs.
• Partner with various departments to promote environmental awareness and operational best practices.
• Communicate inspection findings, documentation needs, and recommended corrective actions to appropriate partners.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities assigned by the Environmental Compliance Manager.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Must continue to be enrolled upon completion of the Co-op.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in environmental compliance and industrial safety.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to document findings clearly and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Coursework or prior experience related to environmental regulations, occupational safety, sustainability, or manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with environmental audits, regulatory reporting, or compliance documentation.
• Exposure to SOP development, risk assessments, incident investigations, or data analysis.
• Interest in environmental compliance, injury reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments and priorities.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational abilities
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to document findings clearly