Environmental Health & Safety Intern (Summer Semester 2026)
About The Position
Big Ass interns don’t fetch coffee, make copies, or staple papers. They help us tackle real safety challenges that make a real impact! As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern, you’ll take on a mission that matters; Helping rebuild and modernize our Job Safety Analysis (JSA) system. Your work will directly contribute to a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace. At Big Ass Fans (BAF), you’ll step into a learning-focused, fast-paced environment where curiosity is encouraged and your ideas actually shape the way we work. Bring your detail-oriented mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to juggle multiple projects, and we’ll give you the hands-on experience that truly moves the needle.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related major
- Basic understanding of hazard recognition and problem-solving to develop proper corrective actions
- Efficient written and verbal communication skills to present information to management
- Ability to read, learn, and apply safety policies and programs, OSHA standards, and internal operating procedures
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, complete documentation
- Analytical mindset, able to spot gaps and propose practical solutions
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Proficient with Google Suite Applications, specifically Docs, Sheets and Slides
- Able to work in-office Monday-Friday in Lexington, KY (relocation and housing is not included)
Responsibilities
- Complete an updated JSA inventory by department, station/task, and risk level using the Master Document Index (MDI).
- Review existing JSAs to determine accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current operations.
- Conduct field observations within operations and engineering to validate tasks and identify hazards.
- Replace inefficient JSA software by creating simplified, user-friendly internal templates that ensure standardization and clear workflow steps.
- Identify and complete JSAs for all tasks not yet covered by existing analyses.
- Work with project stakeholders to verify controls and safe work practices before JSAs are finalized.
- Gather input from team leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees to ensure JSAs reflect real work conditions.
- Coordinate with management to confirm critical tasks and prioritization for JSAs.
- Create training materials that teach leaders and supervisors how to review, update, and use JSAs.
- Create a framework for an annual JSA review process that is simple and easy to maintain.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
