About the role#
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern supports the EHS department in ensuring workplace compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role involves conducting safety walks in a processing environment, auditing, updating safety protocols, and contributing to sustainability projects. Interns will also manage specific initiatives, including a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) project and the maintenance of driver HAZMAT qualification files.
What you'll do#
- Assist with EHS inspections, hazard assessment reviews, and compliance audits for OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Prepare and conduct employee training, safety presentations, and safety orientation materials.
- Participate in root cause investigations for accidents, near-misses, and injuries, and help implement corrective actions.
- Perform job hazard analyses for equipment and new processes to identify potential risks.
- Maintain databases related to safety metrics, chemical inventories, and environmental compliance.
- Support hazardous waste management and calculate TRIR and DART metrics.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Administration, EHS, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: Detroit, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
