Environmental Health & Safety Intern (EHS Intern)

Coats • LaVergne, TN

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About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will gain hands-on experience applying environmental, health, and safety principles within a production environment. This role supports day-to-day EHS operations, compliance efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with the EHS Manager and cross-functional teams. The intern will contribute to projects that promote regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and a strong safety culture.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of occupational safety principles and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and field service environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Exposure or coursework in environmental, industrial hygiene, or safety disciplines preferred

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and company standards
• Assist with updating Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Lockout/Tagout procedures using Brady 360
• Participate in routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments in production and field service environments
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
• Support the continuous improvement of the Field Service Safety Program
• Track and analyze EHS metrics and assist with preparing reports and dashboards
• Assist with maintaining EHS documentation, files, and records
• Support regulatory compliance activities aligned with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
• Assist with development and delivery of EHS training materials and safety communications
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities and safety meetings
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to support EHS objectives
• Promote safety awareness by assisting with communications and follow-up on corrective actions
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the EHS Manager

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern