Environmental Health and Safety Intern

The Environmental Health and Safety Intern (EHS Intern) works under the supervision and direction of the EHS Manager and supports the planning and effective implementation of the Environmental, Health and Safety program of the campus of Worcester. The EHS Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EHS project management while contributing to the organization's commitment to EHS. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a meaningful impact and develop valuable skills in the field of environmental, health, and safety.

What you will be doing in this role:

Provide support to the EHS Manager on various projects including:

• Creating/updating risk assessments for manufacturing equipment/processes
• Reviewing and revising all ECPs (Energy Control Procedures) for campus machinery
• Updating site Hazardous Communications program  
  • Complete chemical inventories in all departments
  • Identify missing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure all copies uploaded into 3E 
  • Develop label templates for all internal mixes and make readily available to operators 
• Updating site Working at Heights program

What you should bring to this role:

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, safety engineering, environmental engineering, or similar field.
• Ability to write procedures with input from subject matter experts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses excellent analytical and organizational skills and be highly motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure. Strong organizational skills. Able to prioritize tasks and work.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving capabilities to work effectively in manufacturing and team environments.
• Excellent computer skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work 40 hours per week during a designated shift plus overtime as required. Travel required as necessary. 
• Ability to occasionally work alternate shifts if need arises.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, oily conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a non-repetitive basis.