About the role#
This paid, full-time internship is designed for a senior-level student in Safety Sciences or a related field. You will embed with a manufacturing team in Valley, Nebraska, during the Winter 2027 term. Under the guidance of site leadership, you will support EHS programs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a production environment.
What you'll do#
- Support site and enterprise EHS programs through audits, hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and incident investigations.
- Partner with operations teams to engage employees, identify risks, and improve safety performance.
- Use EHS management systems to track and analyze incidents, near misses, and compliance requirements.
- Participate in safety initiatives including machine safety, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness.
- Assist with employee training, safety communications, and lessons-learned sharing.
- Complete a semester-long EHS improvement project and present your recommendations to site leadership.
What you'll need#
- Senior status pursuing a bachelor's degree in Safety Sciences, EHS, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field, with graduation expected at the end of the internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and across all levels of an organization.
- Relevant coursework, hands-on work experience, OSHA 10/30 certification, or First Aid/CPR/AED training are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Valley, Nebraska.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
About Valmont Industries, Inc.
Valmont Industries manufactures infrastructure and irrigation products. Founded in 1946, the company operates across six markets including utility, lighting, transportation, telecom, coatings, and agriculture technology. It maintains over 80 manufacturing sites in 21 countries. The firm is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and employs over 10,000 people.
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