Intern, HSE

About the role

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse Group–the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems serving customers around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Get future-ready with a New York Air Brake internship this summer. Project-based work and a dedicated mentor mean your work with us has a lasting impact and contributes to your long-term career goals. We foster a collaborative, people-first environment where you will help develop solutions that will contribute to a more sustainable future of mobility. This is an internship where you will be asked to roll up your sleeves and make meaningful contributions to solutions bound for our innovative customer base. At New York Air Brake, our team of industry leaders is here to support you and help you achieve your version of excellence. Get your future on track for success with us this summer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of beneficial programs/projects aimed at improving environmental efficiency, employee safety, and equipment ergonomics.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of operational safety, environmental and sustainability metrics.
• Participate on new equipment launch teams to complete requirements for HSE, including job hazard analysis, personal protective equipment assessments, machine guarding assessments, waste evaluations and HSE regulatory permitting.
• Investigate and contribute to the resolution of employee occupational injuries, environmental incidents and property loss events.
• Assist with process safety improvement projects, including use of six sigma tools, lean, and project management skills as required.
• Contribute and participate in implementation and auditing teams to ensure OSHA, EPA, and ISO14001 / OHSAS18001 requirements are being met.
• Development of safety and environmental awareness training, communications material and employee events.
• Liaison work with HSE, Facilities, Engineering, and other functional disciplines.

Skills

• Enthusiastic approach to work
• Resourceful – not intimidated by large assignments
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast- paced, team- focused environment
• Self-motivation and the ability to learn new assignments quickly
• Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of statistical tools preferred

Qualifications

Seaking Bachelor's Degree Degree Program: Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering Minimum Year: Entering Junior year