About the role#
The Health & Safety Intern role works with the PVE Safety team to support compliance, onboarding, and operational improvement. You will gain hands-on experience in environmental health and safety, facilities coordination, and incident analysis. This position is a full-time summer internship starting in May or June 2027. Interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business availability.
What you'll do#
- Maintain and update chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet records.
- Conduct workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and facility walkthroughs.
- Assist with onboarding and safety orientation for employees and contractors.
- Prepare training materials and review safety procedures.
- Analyze incident, near miss, and maintenance data to identify trends and support root cause investigations.
- Develop safety performance reports and improvement recommendations.
- Support continuous improvement by updating documentation, assisting with audit preparation, and improving workplace signage.
- Coordinate safety awareness events.
- Collaborate with facilities, engineering, operations, and EHS personnel.
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's program or higher in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related field.
- Recent graduates who finished their degree within one year of the May/June start date are also eligible.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
- Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
- Familiarity with workplace safety and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience with Jira or similar project tracking tools is preferred.
- A creative mindset and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $21 - $29 per hour, depending on anticipated graduation year.
- Note: This position is not open to visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States.
About Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. Founded in 1942, the company produces heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks along with specialized commercial vehicles. It manages brands such as Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, and Thomas Built Buses from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The firm also supplies diesel engines and components while maintaining a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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