HSE/Safety Intern

Location: Ennis, TX • Full Time Co-Op / Paid Internship • Department: Plant Operations • Must be local to Texas

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay: $24.00–$25.00 per hour
• Option to stay on part-time or full-time during the school year
• Be part of a long-standing and stable industry leader

Responsibilities

• Work with the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist and plant team leaders (Supervisors, Engineers, Millwrights, etc.) to drive progress with our Life Critical Program (LCP)
• Assist the HSE Specialist with a complete review of all current LCP needs and ensure affected departments have the tools they need to succeed
• Work with department members to take pictures, write Safety Work Instructions (SWIs), and complete relevant data entry for safety concerns
• Collect and analyze data from the floor to be communicated and/or documented
• Review, develop, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist and lead the cultural transformation regarding Health, Safety, and Environment to help the plant achieve zero accidents and incidents
• Provide vision and support for 5S implementation; facilitate improvement efforts

Requirements

• Junior or Senior specializing in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health and Sustainability, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Critical thinking skills and a high degree of organization
• Health, safety, and/or environmental experience is a plus
• Analytical skills, ability to initiate ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No travel requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health care benefits
• Progressive and challenging workplace
• Commitment to teamwork and integrity