Southwire Company · 13 hours ago
EHS Intern
Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, providing innovative solutions and products. The EHS Intern will support health and safety compliance and program management, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and assisting in the development and implementation of EHS programs.
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Responsibilities
Ensure management and operational personnel are aware of applicable current and pending regulatory requirements imposed by federal, state and local authorities
Create processes that identify, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace
Implement and maintain required EHS compliance programs/processes
Provide industrial hygiene support as needed to evaluate employee noise and other health exposures
Direct the development and implementation of new EHS programs
Provide training for staff in relation to EHS policies, practice and procedures
Provide support for implementation and sustainability of the Behavior Base Safety process and Human Performance
Assist with the coordination of emergency services and contractors
Champion implementation of an EHS management program, including certification to ISO 45001 or OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in healthy, safety and/or environmental field, industrial engineering or similar degrees
Familiarity with various safety regulations or standards (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, NEC, etc.)
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
Curiosity about innovation, user experience, design thinking, and process improvement
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools
Preferred
Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or OSHA VPP standard is preferred
Benefits
401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
Flexible Work Schedules
Company
Southwire Company
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools
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