Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) Intern - Summer 2027
Fenner Precision Polymers · Manheim, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
What to expect: individual and cross‑functional projects throughout 2027, internship professional career development & community outreach opportunities, and a final project overview presentation with the Executive Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
- Validate existing Job Safety Analyses.
- Evaluate lock‑out/tag‑out machine‑specific procedures.
- Complete baseline noise surveys for Pennsylvania facilities.
- Perform personal protective equipment assessments.
- Update the ergonomic safety program.
- Improve the heat‑abatement process.
- Coordinate the safety program within the facilities.
- Ensure required training is performed with associates.
- Participate in incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
- Make recommendations to mitigate risks in new and existing processes.
- Stay up to date on safety and environmental regulations.
- Interact with Human Resources on workers‑compensation issues.
- Communicate safety initiatives, develop policy and procedures.
- Implement policies and procedures, assess workplace hazards, and lead the safety initiative for assigned area(s).
Core Competencies
- Teamwork and Collaboration – working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals, within and beyond one’s area.
- Achievement Orientation – focusing efforts on achieving high‑quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
- Fostering Communication – listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences to promote dialogue.
- Curiosity and Adaptability – learning and applying new technologies, including AI tools, to support business objectives and enhance individual and team effectiveness.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 1–2 years of college or technical school in a related field; currently pursuing a degree in a related discipline.
- Working knowledge of multiple technical safety disciplines, including workforce engagement, risk assessment, employee training, policy development and revision, performance management, and federal and state regulations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver stand‑up and virtual presentations and training at all organizational levels.
- Experience with safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action.
- Willing and able to work in a multi‑site, multi‑shift manufacturing environment.