EH&S Intern Co-op Student

Summary The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization while meeting all federal, state, & local compliance requirements. Essential

Duties And

Responsibilities Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process EH&S improvements & solutions. Work with the hourly workforce to address day-to-day safety & health concerns, as requested. Recommend material handling & ergonomics solutions to reduce the risk of sprain/strain injuries throughout the facility.

Assist in the investigation of all facility accidents & injuries & the development of corrective actions. Perform periodic EH&S inspections, as assigned by the EH&S Group. Document EH&S compliance requirements in the EH&S software system & hard filing system, as assigned.

Maintain and organize up-to-date EH&S compliance documentation. Review and analyze PPE requirements for the various departments and process related functions. Take ownership and responsibility for identified EH&S projects on the manufacturing floor, as assigned.

Perform new hire safety training and orientation. Participate on teams for assigned projects to analyze improvements and develop requirements with the team to ensure compliance with applicable EH&S regulations. Assist with environmental improvements, such as waste minimization opportunities, as assigned.

Perform and/or revise job/task safety risk assessments, as assigned. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in carrying out EH&S duties. Other EH&S duties as assigned.

Preferred

Experience Qualifications/Skills Knowledge of EH&S practices Manufacturing Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access Good written and verbal communication

Required Qualifications US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Education Qualifications Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Environmental, Health, or Safety discipline. Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher. WORK ENVIRONMENT Student will spend 60%-70% of time in the manufacturing plant.

The position may require contact with hazardous chemicals. Minimal travel may be required. Other

Benefits This is a 40-hour week position for which Co-ops will be paid for their hours worked. A housing allowance will be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Medical benefits are also available.

Minerva is located about an hour west of Pittsburgh, PA and about 1 hour south of Cleveland, OH. Visit us at www.precast.com