Environmental Health and Safety Intern

Essential Duties:

The EHS intern will assist the Health and Safety team with projects directly tied to the protection of employee health and reduction of injuries in the manufacturing environment.  Activities will also entail compliance verification and will provide learning opportunities across a variety of IH and Safety topics. This role is for the Summer 2026 internship period.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conduct ergonomic assessments to identify risk factors and recommend practical improvements that help reduce the potential for injuries.


• Assist with indoor air sampling and industrial hygiene observations, including data collection, documentation, and analysis, and provide recommendations for operational and engineering control improvements as needed.


• Support EHS compliance auditing activities by reviewing processes, verifying adherence to regulatory and company standards, and documenting findings.


• Participate in ongoing environmental, health, and safety initiatives, projects, and programs that promote workplace safety and regulatory compliance.


• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to EHS activities.


• Perform all other duties as assigned in support of the EHS team and organizational objectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant course work experience


• Willingness to be hands-on with projects and tasks


• Ability to work independently


• Hands-on experience with industrial hygiene equipment preferred but not required


• Attending an ABET accredited safety or industrial hygiene program preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the typical frequency of physical activities associated with this position.

Frequency Key:

• Never – Activity is not required for this role


• Occasional (0–33%) – Activity occurs infrequently or up to 1/3 of the time


• Frequent (34–66%) – Activity occurs regularly or up to 2/3 of the time


• Constant (67–100%) – Activity occurs most of the time or throughout the shift

Frequent:

• Standing


• Sitting


• Typing or keyboarding

Occasional:

• Walking


• Climbing stairs/ladders


• Bending or twisting


• Reaching above shoulders 


• Lifting (25-50 lbs)


• Lifting (over 50lbs)


• Repetitive Hand Motions


• Driving

Note: the physical and environmental requirements listed above are representative but not exhaustive of those that may be encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

This section outlines the typical frequency of physical activities associated with this position.

Frequency Key:

• Never – Activity is not required for this role


• Occasional (0–33%) – Activity occurs infrequently or up to 1/3 of the time


• Frequent (34–66%) – Activity occurs regularly or up to 2/3 of the time


• Constant (67–100%) – Activity occurs most of the time or throughout the shift

Frequent:

• Working indoors

Occasional:

• Working outdoors


• Exposure to noise


• Exposure to dust/fumes


• Working at heights


• Operating machinery

Note: the physical and environmental requirements listed above are representative but not exhaustive of those that may be encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The location of the internship is in the Reno, Nevada area (exact location is based on team placement). Interns are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements. Please note that due to the location of our campuses, public transit options are limited, and the use of a personal or rented vehicle is recommended.   

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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