Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Cretex • Internship • Brooklyn Park, Minnesota • 3m ago

Overview

Position Summary

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will be responsible for providing technical support focusing on day-to-day activities that are compliance, safety, or environmental related. The intern will assist the EHS department with projects from scope definition through implementation.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Assist in identifying, planning, and leading EHS projects and actions to minimize the risk of incidents.
Conduct incident investigations using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
Perform risk assessments to evaluate hazardous conditions using hierarchy of controls to develop solutions.
Perform weekly inspections of key programs to ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
Partner with the Safety Manager on the training and development of facility emergency response team.
Assist in the research, design and implementation of EHS programs, plans and procedures guiding regulatory compliance, prevention of undesired consequences and risk reduction strategies.
Support data analytics reporting and documentation management.
Develop working knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations as well as consensus standards.
Research and present on industry trends and best practices for EHS disciplines.
Understand and manage risks associated with your role and those that impact organizational objectives.
Participate in required company meetings.
Maintain an organized work area (5S).
Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Complete all other work duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience (incl. KSA’s and certifications)

Currently enrolled in BS of Environment Health, Occupational Health & Safety or similar degree program or an Engineering degree.
Basic knowledge of environmental, health and safety disciplines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to conduct EHS training to a variety of users in different settings and formats.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain confidential information and comply with policies and procedures.
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

Previous EHS internship experience.
Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.