Summer Training & Development Intern; LaPorte

Position: Summer Training & Development Intern (LaPorte)

Clean Harbors is looking for a Training & Development Intern to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program in LaPorte, TX, supporting HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors.

This internship provides hands-on experience in employee onboarding, training coordination, and workforce development. The intern will work alongside experienced Training & Development professionals to support new employee orientation, training activities, and programs that help employees succeed in their roles.

This is a full-time internship and is not eligible for remote work. Travel to other training or branch locations may be required.

Start dates:

Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th, 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive pay of $20/hour
• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:

Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;

Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;

Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;

Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by following all safe work practices, policies, and procedures;
• Shadow Training & Development professionals to learn how employee onboarding and training programs are coordinated and delivered;
• Assist with facilitating Day 1 onboarding and orientation programs for new employees;
• Support presentations introducing company culture, safety expectations, operational standards, and workplace policies;
• Help create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for new employees;
• Assist with training schedules, onboarding documentation, learning management systems, and employee training records;
• Support communication and coordination between new employees, instructors, Human Resources, and operational teams;
• Gain exposure to technical, safety, and competency-based training programs and employee development processes;
• Travel to other training or branch locations as needed to support onboarding and training activities;
• Participate in Clean Harbors Internship Program networking and professional development activities;
• Complete and present a final internship project at the conclusion of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Training Administration, Human Resources Learning and Development, Adult Education, or a related field at an accredited college or university;
• Strong interest in employee training, onboarding, and workforce development;
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and interested in developing presentation and facilitation skills;
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation;
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, instructors, and operational leaders;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Willingness to learn new training systems, processes, and technology;
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and…