About the role#
This full-time, paid internship offers hands-on experience in industrial services project management. You will work on-site in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, gaining exposure to business operations, workforce planning, and financial analysis. You will spend time in the field alongside project managers and operations teams to see how projects are planned and executed.
What you'll do#
- Shadow the IS Program Manager and other operational leaders to learn business and project management processes.
- Attend project, operations, and leadership meetings to document key takeaways and action items.
- Assist with project tracking, status reporting, and the coordination of deliverables.
- Support workforce planning and resource management activities.
- Analyze how labor utilization, productivity, and project performance are measured.
- Compile and analyze operational and financial performance data.
- Build reports, dashboards, and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Participate in monthly business reviews to evaluate forecast-to-actual performance.
- Observe the roles of various business leaders and identify opportunities for process improvement.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit or recent completion of a degree in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- A clear interest in project management, operations, and business analytics.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Start dates: May 17, 2027, or May 24, 2027.
- Duration: Through August 2027.
- Modality: On-site only.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America. Founded in 1980, the company manages hazardous waste, emergency spill response, and industrial cleaning for manufacturing and government clients. It operates as a public company with over 13,000 employees. The business also recycles used oil and provides parts washing services through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary.
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