EHS Intern

EHS Intern

JOB SUMMARY
The EHS Intern will support the Environmental, Health, and Safety team in promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This position provides hands-on experience in workplace safety, environmental compliance, training coordination, incident investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The intern will assist with daily EHS activities while gaining exposure to regulatory compliance, safety systems, and employee engagement programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with coordinating environmental, health, and safety activities through effective communication and teamwork.
Support the development and delivery of EHS training programs for team members.

Participate in new hire orientation and assist with environmental health and safety training.
Assist in investigating work-related injuries and illnesses and help compile statistical data and reports.
Support the implementation of safety countermeasures and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental and safety regulations.
Participate in Safety Team meetings and assist with tracking action items and recommendations.
Conduct routine safety observation tours and document findings for follow-up.
Support emergency evacuation planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
Assist with chemical awareness training and chemical inventory monitoring.
Support environmental reporting activities related to land, air, water, and hazardous waste compliance.
Assist with pollution prevention and recycling initiatives throughout the facility.
Help coordinate hazardous waste handling and recycling programs.
Assist with ISO 14001 documentation and environmental management system activities.

Maintain EHS records, files, and training documentation.

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Previous internship, coursework, or exposure to manufacturing or safety-related environments is a plus.
Automotive manufacturing interest or experience preferred but not required.
TRAVEL:
Minimal travel required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic understanding of environmental and safety standards and regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with team members at all levels.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
Self-motivated with willingness to learn and take initiative.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to analyze data and support continuous improvement activities.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills.

PURPOSE:

Building A Better Everything!
We build a better culture by putting people before profit, leading for purpose, passion, and performance, and creating an environment devoted to an exceptional experience for our customers and people. We lead with respect and humility, are aligned to a common purpose, and hold ourselves accountable to embody our values in everything we do. We foster a commitment to engaging and empowering each person.

VALUESRespect Integrity Perseverance Innovation Teamwork