Position Title: ESH Specialist
Are you a Occupational Health, and Safety student with a desire to learn and grow in your field of study? Do you have a passion for the environment and want to be a part of a company focused on creating a sustainable future? The AZEK Company’s intern/co-op program will provide you with hands-on experience in environmental, health, and safety, as well as exposure to the fascinating world of sustainable outdoor building products.
This is a paid internship where you will report directly to the ESH Manager. Throughout your time with The AZEK Company, you can expect to participate in meaningful project work and professional learning opportunities that will help you grow within Environmental, Health, and Safety and as a future professional.
During your time with AZEK, you will also get exposure to, and an opportunity to network with, other interns, AZEK employees, and company executives.
Location: Wilmington, OH
Time Commitment & Expectations:
- AZEK’s summer Intern program runs from May 20th, 2024 – August 9th, 2024. Participants must be available for at least 11 out of the 12 weeks.
- Program runs for 40 hours/week, with the exception of the week of Memorial Day & Independence Day (unpaid holidays)
- Participants must be available for an in person event in Chicago, IL the week of July 22th
Travel Requirement(s): 10%
Position Summary: Assist the ESH Manager in ensuring a safe and compliant working environment by supporting the implementation of safety measures and protocols. Responsibilities may include conducting safety audits, hazard identification, and assisting in the development of mitigation strategies to enhance workplace safety. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in various safety-related activities such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and contributing to safety training sessions.
What you can expect:
- A balanced blend of desk-based responsibilities and hands-on inspection activities, ensuring a well-rounded experience in ESH Management.
- Opportunities to take ownership of ESH projects and make a meaningful impact.
- Immersion in a dynamic environmental, health, and safety (ESH) environment, working alongside an experienced team.
What you’ll learn:
- Hazard identification and risk assessment techniques to enhance workplace safety.
- Safety protocol implementation and compliance within an industrial setting.
- Hands-on experience in conducting safety audits, hazard assessments, and developing mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of safety training methodologies and assisting in safety training sessions.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards related to environmental, health, and safety (ESH).
Ideal Student:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student studying Environmental, Health, and Safety at an accredited college or university.
- High academic standing (Preferred GPA – 3.0+)
- Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours
- Able to participate in at least 90% of the program May – August
- Willing to relocate to a geographic location with an AZEK facility, if needed, upon graduation.
Students must be eligible to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).
We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated. We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.