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Southwire Company · 3 days ago

Safety Engineering Co-op

Carrollton, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$18/hr - $23/hr

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, and they are seeking a Safety Engineering Co-op to support their Health and Safety team. The role involves assisting with programs and initiatives to ensure workplace safety, analyzing trends, conducting compliance audits, and developing improvement plans.

Consumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronicsLightingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and propose engineering controls such as machine guarding and fall protection enhancements

Conduct self-assessments and compliance audits aligned with OSHA standards

Learn and apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate workplace hazards

Support development and delivery of safety training materials and programs

Participate in Kaizen events and hazard identification activities

Collect, analyze, and report safety data and incident trends

Help maintain safety documentation and compliance records

Research and recommend best practices to enhance workplace safety culture

Collaborate with team members on safety improvement projects and initiatives

Perform other safety-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental HealthSafetyIndustrial EngineeringRisk AssessmentCompliance AuditsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganization Skills

Required

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or Industrial Engineering

Reliable transportation to and from work

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools

Co-ops will complete 3 rotations for a 1.5 year commitment. The co-op will need to still be enrolled in school during these semesters to be eligible

Ability to work 40-hour work weeks during rotation

Willingness and ability to commit to a minimum of 3 rotations

Benefits

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

Flexible Work Schedules

Company

Southwire Company

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Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools

Founded in 1937

Carrollton, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://southwire.com

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