About the role#
Emerson is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Summer Intern for our Mansfield, Massachusetts location. This full-time, paid position offers students the chance to gain practical experience in safety management within an automation machinery manufacturing environment. You will work under the supervision of the Site ESH Manager on a variety of safety-focused projects.
What you'll do#
- Update formal safety programs, including Lockout, Fall Protection, and GHS.
- Conduct safety surveys and engage with employees on the floor.
- Assist with the development and implementation of safety process improvements.
- Lead and support specific safety projects under site management.
- Perform Departmental and Tooling Inspections.
- Complete Job Safety Analysis and Safety Observations.
- Conduct Ergonomic Assessments and SDS Inventory or Chemical Assessments.
- Execute LOTO program projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for safety engineering, occupational safety & health (OHS), Facilities Management, or a related field.
- Sophomore class status or higher.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Previous co-op or internship experience in a corporate or manufacturing safety setting.
- Completed coursework in construction safety.
- Ability to communicate effectively across diverse groups and levels.
Location & details#
- Location: Mansfield, MA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
About Emerson
Emerson operates in the automation machinery manufacturing sector. The company provides technology and engineering solutions for industrial and commercial operations. It maintains a global presence with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. The organization employs over 52,000 people.
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