Environmental Health & Safety Intern

About the role

During this internship, you will gain practical experience in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management. This internship provides exposure to a wide range of EHS responsibilities, including program development, regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with experienced professionals to learn how EHS principles are applied in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and updating existing EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Help develop and refine safety policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Participate in creating tools to monitor program effectiveness, such as compliance tracking systems or audit checklists.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations and help document findings.
• Support environmental compliance activities, such as waste management and reporting.
• Help prepare and deliver safety-related communications and training sessions.
• Develop educational materials to promote employee awareness of EHS policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with the EHS team to identify opportunities for improving safety performance and culture.
• Assist with implementing corrective actions and monitoring progress.
• Respond to real-time EHS needs, including inspections, audits, and special projects.
• Gain exposure to dynamic problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.
• The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use