About the role#
Hitachi Rail is hiring an HSE Intern to support our team in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. This role focuses on promoting a safe workplace and assisting with environmental compliance. You will gain hands-on experience in occupational safety, risk assessment, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance programs during the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Perform workplace safety inspections, audits, and behavioral safety assessments.
- Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
- Support investigations into incidents, injuries, near-misses, and property damage.
- Maintain HSE records, reports, and compliance documentation.
- Track corrective and preventive actions.
- Assist with employee safety training, awareness campaigns, and the creation of safety communications.
- Participate in emergency preparedness drills and exercises.
- Help with industrial hygiene activities like air and noise monitoring.
- Support environmental initiatives, including waste management and sustainability programs.
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventories.
- Assist with contractor safety oversight and review.
- Collect and analyze data related to safety performance metrics.
- Support the development of HSE policies and complete special projects assigned by the HSE Manager.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program in HSE, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field.
- A graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Location & details#
- Location: Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a global company based in Tokyo, Japan. It operates across four sectors including digital systems, energy, mobility, and connective industries. The firm integrates information technology and operational technology to manage industrial systems and infrastructure. It maintains a workforce of over 280,000 employees across more than 140 countries.
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