The EHS Intern supports the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems in alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. The role provides hands-on exposure to EHS programs across manufacturing, R&D/laboratory, and office environments, with a focus on hazard identification, risk assessment, environmental aspects, compliance obligations, and performance monitoring.
Requirements
- Assist in maintaining EHS documentation, procedures, and records in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements
- Support internal audits, gap assessments, and corrective action tracking
- Assist with document control and record retention practices
- Participate in management system reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support shop-floor safety inspections and hazard identification (machine guarding, ergonomics, LOTO, chemical handling)
- Assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments
- Support incident and near-miss investigations using root cause analysis methods
- Assist with tracking safety performance indicators (TRIR, near misses, corrective actions)
- Assist with laboratory safety inspections (chemical hygiene, biosafety, compressed gases)
- Support chemical inventory management and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) maintenance
- Assist with identifying environmental aspects and impacts related to R&D activities
- Support spill prevention, emergency preparedness, and response planning
- Support office safety programs (ergonomics, emergency response, indoor air quality)
- Assist with contractor safety documentation and visitor safety requirements
- Support environmental initiatives such as recycling, waste reduction, and energy conservation
- Assist with EHS training development, tracking, and records management
- Support new employee EHS orientations
- Assist with toolbox talks, safety communications, and awareness campaigns
- Promote employee participation in EHS initiatives in line with ISO requirements
- Assist with tracking environmental metrics (waste, water, energy, chemical usage)
- Support compliance documentation for environmental permits and requirements
- Assist with pollution prevention and sustainability projects
- Maintain EHS databases and performance dashboards
- Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) tracking
- Support trend analysis and reporting for leadership review
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company-paid life/disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Generous paid leave
