Requisiton #: 2024-4319. Salary: not posted. Application Closes: not posted.
Overview
Position Summary
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will be responsible for providing technical support focusing on day-to-day activities that are compliance, safety, or environmental related. The intern will assist the EHS department with projects from scope definition through implementation.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in identifying, planning, and leading EHS projects and actions to minimize the risk of incidents.
- Conduct incident investigations using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
- Perform risk assessments to evaluate hazardous conditions using hierarchy of controls to develop solutions.
- Perform weekly inspections of key programs to ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
- Partner with the Safety Manager on the training and development of facility emergency response team.
- Assist in the research, design and implementation of EHS programs, plans and procedures guiding regulatory compliance, prevention of undesired consequences and risk reduction strategies.
- Support data analytics reporting and documentation management.
- Develop working knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations as well as consensus standards.
- Research and present on industry trends and best practices for EHS disciplines.
- Understand and manage risks associated with your role and those that impact organizational objectives.
- Participate in required company meetings.
- Maintain an organized work area (5S).
- Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Complete all other work duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience (incl. KSA’s and certifications):
- Currently enrolled in BS of Environment Health, Occupational Health & Safety or similar degree program or an Engineering degree.
- Basic knowledge of environmental, health and safety disciplines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to conduct EHS training to a variety of users in different settings and formats.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working relationships.
- Ability to maintain confidential information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Desirable Criteria & Qualifications
- Previous EHS internship experience.
- Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
Physical & Environmental Demands
Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.