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Knorr-Bremse
Intern, Health Safety and Enviornmental
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Industrial Hygiene Specialist conducts assessments to identify health and environmental hazards at a workplace, and works to eliminate or mitigate hazards. Evaluates exposure to hazardous materials and monitors environmental conditions such as air quality. Develops health and safety programs and training, including ergonomics training for employees.
$81,710 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Duties:
Participate in the development and implementation of beneficial programs/projects aimed at improving environmental efficiency, employee safety, and equipment ergonomics. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of operational safety, environmental and sustainability metrics. Participate on new equipment launch teams to complete requirements for HSE, including job hazard analysis, personal protective equipment assessments, machine guarding assessments, waste evaluations and HSE regulatory permitting. Investigate and contribute to the resolution of employee occupational injuries, environmental incidents and property loss events. Assist with process safety improvement projects, including use of six sigma tools, lean, and project management skills as required. Contribute and participate in implementation and auditing teams to ensure OSHA, EPA, andISO14001 / OHSAS18001
requirements are being met. Development of safety and environmental awareness training, communications material and employee events. Liaison work with HSE, Facilities, Engineering, and other functional disciplines.Required Skills :
Enthusiastic approach to work Resourceful- not intimidated by large assignments Ability to multi-task and work in a fast
- paced, team
- focused environment Self-motivation and the ability to learn new assignments quickly Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills Knowledge of statistical tools preferred