Health Safety Environmental Intern - Co-Op

Core Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for assisting in the ongoing development and implementation of HSE processes to ensure effective risk control and compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.


• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of HSE procedures to protect employees and prevent incidents.


• Conducts job safety analyses, machine guarding and other assessments and recommends corrective actions to mitigate risk.


• Conducts required training as mandated by safety and environmental regulations and company policy (ex: HazCom, Lockout/Tag out, PPE, Ergonomics, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Emergency Evacuation, etc.).


• Conducts incident investigations and collects data and prepares environmental, health and safety reports, such as air emissions, hazard waste, storm water, tier II and accident/incident reports.


• Conducts qualitative and quantitative industrial hygiene assessments and provides site-level HSE training.


• Conducts ergonomic assessments and develops corrective action plans.


• Ensures that Sub-contractors participate in all aspects of the Contractor HSE program, verifying training/certifications.


• Performs other duties as assigned

 Qualifications: 

• Zero to three years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Education and experience in HSE programs; with specific regard to Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding Programs


• Ability to partner effectively with the line organization to drive accountability for safety and zero incident mentality.


• Team player with a strong commitment to the HSE profession.


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  Excellent organization and time management skills.


• Must have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.


• Develops effective working relationships which foster integrity, trust and respect.


• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of applications is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required


• Currently enrolled in an accredited related degree program


• Prefer minimum of 1.5 years of school remaining