A Health and Safety Engineer develops workplace processes and procedures that help prevent people from getting injured or sick on the job, and also prevent property from being damaged. Works in industrial and manufacturing settings. Evaluates systems for health risks and designs solutions to minimize risks.
The Engineering, Safety & Health Intern will support the company's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program, with a primary focus on reviewing and updating EHS procedures, policies, and documentation. This role will work with EHS, Engineering, Operations, and HR to make sure procedures are accurate, current, easy to understand, and aligned with safety requirements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Review and update existing EHS policies, procedures, and forms. Identify outdated or missing safety documentation and recommend updates. Research OSHA and other applicable safety requirements. Work with employees and leaders to ensure procedures reflect how work is actually being performed. Help develop new safety procedures, checklists, forms, and training materials. Assist with organizing and maintaining EHS documentation. Support safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions. Assist with safety training and employee communications. Support other EHS, engineering, and continuous improvement projects as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Currently pursuing a degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field . Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented and organized. Comfortable researching information and writing procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. Able to work independently and communicate with employees at all levels. Interest in workplace safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Combination of office and warehouse/manufacturing environment. Must be comfortable walking through operational areas and wearing required PPE. Must follow all company safety policies and procedures.
SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Compensation:
$20.00
Additional Details :
Essex Brownell is an international distributor of magnet wire and the ancillary products used to build and repair motors, generators, transformers, and electrical components. In addition to supplying discrete materials, Essex Brownell also provides custom fabrication and rewind services though our Essex Active converting facilities. Essex Brownell is Customer Focused... Performance Driven. For more information or to make an online order, visit essexbrownell.com
