The Environmental Health & Safety Intern will help oversee multiple projects/facilities within the plant for environmental compliance and sustainability. The chosen candidate must have good time management skills and the ability to prioritize project needs for an efficient operations schedule.

The Environmental Health & Safety Intern will provide support and guidance to sustainability projects, environmental mapping, and project development team to aid in the company's goal. The Intern will also assist project or facility team members in developing the content of the Environmental Sustainability Plan and exploring ways to improve project or facility sustainability metrics. The Environmental Sustainability Coordinator will assist in implementing and achieving the Corporate Environmental Sustainability Goals.

The Environmental Health & Safety Intern will report to the EHS Specialist regarding project-specific needs with support and guidance from the Corporate Environmental Sustainability Manager. Hours are Monday through Friday for a fixed 2-3 month term.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs project or facility environmental inspections or trains project team members to perform:
• Stormwater/construction stormwater/SWPPP
• Waste Management tracking and identifying opportunities to improve the waste stream and recycling.
• Air Emissions/Operations tracking to monitor plant emissions for potential permitting changes.
• Hazardous Waste monitoring and identifying opportunities for improving environmental and financial operations within operations.
• Manages and supports the project team in the development of the Environmental Sustainability Plan
• Administers training to project teams on the Environmental Sustainability Plan and Environmental Permit requirements
• Completes or reviews environmental reports for project(s)
• Reviews project scope/activity for environmental permit compliance requirements and communicate those requirements to project management
• Understands and helps develop project definitions, materials, processes, and quotes for future projects
• Ensures quality documentation being completed and filed
• Supports Project Engineer with the development of work packages that include environmental best practices
• Participates in the project planning meetings and client meetings as needed
• Participates in providing feedback to estimating staff and “lessons learned” sessions
• Maintains relationships with environmental sustainability advocates and groups to improve community outreach

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent school credits) in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies, or related field.  Combined education and experience will be considered to meet this qualification
• Strong and proven knowledge of federal water, air, and waste environmental regulations
• Ability to competently develop multiple projects in a defined area for environmental sustainability
• Ability to quickly obtain state and local knowledge of environmental regulations related to various construction activities/projects
• Ability to educate team members, including project management on appropriate environmental regulations, sustainability and best practices
• Familiarity with using computers and standard software
• Ability to work within a team environment collaborating and presenting information

Critical Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and facilitate presentations that are tailored to the audience.
• Intermediate level proficiency with computers
• Education and Experience Requirements
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a concentration in Engineering.

Work Environment

Majority of time is spent in a manufacturing production environment where personal protective safety equipment must be worn, and proper safety precautions must be observed.

Physical Demands: 

Must be able to work in a typical manufacturing facility and travel domestically to other facilities which could entail walking, climbing, and moving around working equipment.  Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required to be worn during shift, when in production and warehouse environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance