About the role#
The EHS Intern will support the team at Toyota Racing Development in Costa Mesa. You will help maintain and improve our environmental, health, and safety programs. This role provides hands-on experience in chemical management, regulatory compliance, and program development. You will work alongside professionals to ensure our safety information remains accurate and accessible.
What you'll do#
- Organize EHS records and manage shared drive folders to assist with document control.
- Support daily chemical management activities.
- Research and summarize new or changing regulatory requirements that apply to our site operations.
- Develop and maintain tracking tools for EHS compliance activities and documentation.
- Evaluate existing EHS programs to identify potential improvements.
- Assist the EHS team with various projects and additional tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be a rising senior enrolled in a bachelor's degree program.
- Pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and shared drives.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with employees across different departments.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
Location & details#
- Location: Costa Mesa, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Work Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Toyota North America
Toyota North America operates within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. Founded in 1957, the company maintains its headquarters in Plano, Texas. It employs over 23,000 people and functions as a public company. The organization focuses on automotive, finance, manufacturing, mobility, and technology sectors.
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