EHS Intern

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact.

Would like you to join our paid summer internship program. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

As the Safety Intern, you will be exposed to a variety of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) functions and projects throughout the duration of the internship while providing general EHS support for Cooling Technologies employees. The successful incumbent will thrive in a fast-paced environment, will remain organized, and will prioritize work effectively so that all tasks are completed on time and accurately. The intern will be a team member on various projects with individual responsibility for certain aspects of the project. The successful incumbent will also be detail-oriented, able to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner, and able to work well with others. Additionally, it is important for the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels throughout the organization. This experience will afford the incumbent valuable exposure to multiple facets of Environmental, Health and Safety.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete training in Velocity to be able to manage and update safety issues for the facility.
• Assist the Safety Manager with projects
• Audit firs aid room and determine process for replacing items
• Hazard waste process documentation
• Fire extinguisher map / Door labeling exits & map
• Ladder program
• Electrical panel map / Hose reel map
• Bottle identification program / facility bottle cleanup
• Evacuation procedures
• Develop and distribute employee communications

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience and Education

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in EHS or related field
• Candidates must have completed their second year of studies
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

• High problem-solving skills and self-direction

• Company will not provide sponsorship of position – must be eligible to work in US

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, preferred
• Strong interest in the field of environmental, health and safety
• Technical hands-on experience with Microsoft Office products

Travel & Working Environment

• Manufacturing Environment frequently requires use of foot, ear and eye protection when in production areas
• Ability to climb, stoop, crouch and crawl
• Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs occasionally