Intern - Environmental Health & Safety

Location:

Veolia WTS - 10658 Highway 90, Beaumont, TX, 77713

Position Summary

The Intern role within the organisation that will take on projects from initiation to completion during the extent of their time with the team.  The successful candidate will have visibility across many functional groups (engineering, operations, maintenance, etc.) and will continuously support to optimize safety and manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures, and assist with process improvement projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn EHS systems and tools and apply them in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist with the development and implementation of EHS processes.   
• Assist in conducting safety and environmental inspections and audits to ensure compliance with internal requirements and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review and update EHS policies and procedures under the guidance of the EHS Manager.
• Participate in hazard identification, hazard communication, and risk assessment activities. 
• Assist in the development and delivery of EHS training courses. 
• Support incident investigations, including the root cause analysis process, and contribute to the preparation of incident reports.
• Work closely with EHS staff in compiling, analysing, and drawing conclusions from EHS data. 
• Evaluate the work environment for occupational safety, environmental protection, fire protection, security and health.
• Assist in maintaining records related to EHS performance, training, inspections, and compliance.
• Perform all duties in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. Use PPE as required.
• Evaluate root cause analysis documentation and corrective action effectiveness.
• Assist the site in the sustainable implementation of various EHS program elements to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. 
• Perform other duties as required by management.
• Comply with all Vevolia Company and EHS procedures and policies.

Specific Projects (subject to changes based on needs to facility):

• Assist in identifying opportunities for improvement in current Safe Work Permitting program, updating the program, and training site personnel on changes
• Assist in reintroducing the site to the SafeStart process and compile and analyse data generated
• Compile data for periodic regulatory reporting
• Conduct gap analysis on EHS programs (procedures, training, etc.)
• Prepare and present a final presentation to site leadership at the end of summer on learning experience, and detailed scope of project.

Outcomes:

The Environmental Safety & Health Intern can expect to gain practical experience in a broad range of areas such as:

• Hazard Prevention & Control
• Risk Management & EHS Data Analysis
• Environmental Management Systems – Waste Management and Stormwater Management
• Fire Protection and Prevention
• Legal & Other Requirements
• ISO 9001 & 14001
• Fire Protection and Prevention

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

• Once in a lifetime opportunity to gain hands on experience including a new facility start-up experience (R3 Project - $75mil expansion project)
• Holiday pay
• Experience working for a global environmental industry leader!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University Degree Program (preferably junior or senior)
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Preferred areas of study: Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or other engineering or natural science program.
• 3.0 overall GPA or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Internship Duration

• May 2024 - Early August
• Full Time

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the EHS Manager