Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) Intern

Job Summary:

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will support the organization to achieve a successful environmental, health, safety, and security program.  This position will review and implement procedures, guidelines, promotional activities, and ensure industrial EHS effectiveness & compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Must Lead and set example in a manner that is aligned with our company values:  Integrity, Humility, Innovation, Openness to Change, Collaboration, Excellence, and Customer Focus.

·         Provides guidance on best practices for identifying and reducing exposure to unsafe conditions and unsafe actions.

·         Develops and implements a system to report, monitor, and correct and prevent EHS problems.

·         Adopts a proactive, behavior-based approach to providing a safe working environment; provides training and guidance to employees & supervision via safety bulletins, documentation, and training meetings.

·         Maintains knowledge of hazard prevention and safety best practices, equipment, and developments.

Collaborates with management & regulatory agencies to develop, prepare, and implement EHS policies and procedures including emergency response activities.
Audits & evaluates the effectiveness of EHS programs.
Reviews current EHS training and makes revisions, improvements, and updates.
Submits recommendations and implements improvements and additions to the EHS management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
Prepares reports and general EHS information and distributes it to appropriate levels in the organization.
Prepares and implements departmental budget.
Assist with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
Assists with employee wellness programs in conjunction with appropriate medical providers.
·         Assists and supports other programs including Environmental, Employee Health & Wellness

Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent relational and supervisory skills.
Knowledge of security protocols and emergency, response and preparedness.
Knowledge of company EHS policies and applicable OSHA & EPA standards.
Ability to develop & conduct effective training presentations in front of audiences of various sizes and utilize LMS systems.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Creative, motivational, and positive approach to promoting safety and security best practices.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to act with integrity, positivity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong learning aptitude required.
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial health & safety, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
1-3 years of EHS or related experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred
Training or certification in EHS preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety audits and inspections.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to wear and use respirators.
Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions.

$19.00-$20.00/hr