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EHS Intern

Conshohocken, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Heraeus is a family-owned global technology leader committed to driving innovation across key industries. The EHS Intern will assist in fulfilling environmental, health and safety requirements, conduct inspections, and monitor EHS programs to ensure compliance and safety within the facility.

Advanced MaterialsElectronicsHardwareManufacturingPrecious MetalsSustainability

Responsibilities

Assist in fulfilling the environmental, health and safety requirements within the facility in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies and Company policy

Conduct in-house EHS inspections on the facility, materials, and equipment in order to identify and execute actions needed to maintain compliance standards

Complete and maintain associated inspection records and logs

Monitor in-house EHS programs to ensure operational effectiveness including proper procedures, documentation and personnel updates and/or training

Maintain & update all posting procedures, authorization lists, evacuation lists, safety posters, potential hazard records, etc

Assist with the inventory, staging and loading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers for shipment to disposal or reclaim sites

Update the Heraeus SAP system including uploading of SDSs from material vendors and conducting searches to assist site personnel with requests related to Product Stewardship and Chemical Safety

Coordinate and schedule in-house EHS video presentations and training sessions; maintain training enrollment and completion logs

Collect data and information needed to create/update written EHS programs, permits, plans and records

Assist in the verification and investigation of incidents related to injury/illness, environmental/process safety, property damage, or EHS near miss/observations to determine causes and preventive measures

Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards

Participate in risk assessments in site work areas (e.g., laboratories, power operations, maintenance/construction, office settings)

Promote safety awareness by creating, issuing safety campaigns for all site personnel (e.g., slip, trip, fall prevention, seasonal safety, etc.)

Assist in testing site workplace environments (industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomics)

Other duties in alignment with development, improvement, and management of EHS Management Systems for the site

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringChemical EngineeringOccupational Safety & HealthMS OfficeRegulatory StandardsEHS ActivitiesProblem SolvingTeamworkAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelors Degree in progress within Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health or related field of study with courses in safety, health and environmental disciplines

Proficiency in MS Office is required

Currently pursuing an Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences/Engineering/Technology, Industrial Hygiene, or another technical program

Strong interest in EHS activities

Have some understanding of safety, health, and/or environmental regulations and best practices

Able to work full-time (40 hours per week) onsite for approximately 6 months starting April or May 2026

Strong ability to convey ideas and explain decisions clearly and concisely

With day-to-day supervision, effectively manage multiple and changing priorities and to participate with teams/work groups to assess hazards, provide solutions and identify opportunities for improvements in meeting regulatory, corporate and organizational compliance

Ability to problem solve and work independently

Ability to work effectively in a small team

Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed in site work areas (safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection)