Environmental Health Safety Specialist Internship

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as an EHS Intern for the summer of 2025 in our White Cloud facility.

Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Internship role provides a student with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment. This role will support HWI at the plant level. The Environmental Health and Safety Internship provides hands-on experience in the implementation and support of EHS programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations while helping to promote a culture of safety and sustainability with the organization. Assisting in the development and implementation of safety and environmental programs and procedures.

Collaborating with team to track and analyze workplace incidents, near misses, and safety trends. Assisting with reporting and record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned. Providing general administrative support as needed.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field

Must have completed sophomore year with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Strong interest in environmental, health, and safety issues

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance standards preferred

Basic understanding of environmental and safety risk management

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Know and follow all safety rules and procedures