23 May
Environmental Health and Safety Intern
Mississippi, Southaven , 38671 Southaven USA

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Environmental Health and Safety Intern for our client in

Southaven, MS

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Intern

Job Location: Southaven, MS

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:
  • We are looking for an ambitious and responsible Environmental Health and Safety Intern to join our team.
  • As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern, the candidate will work with EHS specialists/ managers, to undertake projects directed at specific topics such as equipment safety, chemical safety, occupational ergonomics, and training & education.
  • EHS Interns also work closely with cross-functional teams ranging from production to engineering to provide EHS support to day-to-day operations, conduct safety walkthroughs and audits, participate in analyses of workplace incidents and help drive corrective actions.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant legal rules and regulations.
  • Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations.
  • Always ensure the company is prepared to submit all relevant health and safety documents.
  • Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices.

Skill/Job Requirements:
  • Completed at least one year of college education before beginning internship working towards a degree in Environmental Studies, Industrial Safety, Public Health, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or Safety Engineering.
  • Currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited University graduate program.
  • Be an active student in good standing at an accredited university.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent.
  • Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies.
  • Self-starters who are results-oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious.
  • Demonstrate a strong ability to embrace and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, and strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Administrative and record-keeping skills.
  • Knowledge of local, state-level, national and international laws and regulations related to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees.
  • Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including action-oriented, focused urgency, and driving for results.
  • Ability to be effective in complex projects with ambiguity and/or rapid change.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize and schedule work to meet business needs.
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with others in a team environment; effective interactions in cross-department teams.
  • Computer literacy (PC, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Outlook, Smartsheets).
  • Detail-oriented, with emphasis on accuracy and completeness.

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