2023 Summer Internship - Environmental, Health & Safety
At DuPont, we're committed to creating sustainable solutions for the most complex challenges facing our world today.
From protective equipment, to delivering clean water and enabling smarter, faster electronics, we use our passion and proven expertise in science and innovation to make many of the things you use every day possible. In all these areas and many more, we’re working with partners to transform their ideas into real world answers that help humanity thrive.
Our core values inform every decision we make, every step we take, as we drive toward our purpose to empower the world with the essential innovations to thrive. Our premier position as a technology-driven innovation leader is due directly to our commitment to the development of our greatest resource—our people.
Join our team of fearless optimists. Let's invent a better now, together.
The DuPont paid co-op and internship programs are designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on assignments to learn and develop essential skills as you start your career. It’s here, during your internship or co-op, where you’ll gain valuable real-world experience that will prepare you to be a leader at DuPont.
By integrating classroom theory with practical work, you’ll work collaboratively with DuPont professionals on meaningful projects to deliver real-world results. You’ll develop a strong network of colleagues in diverse roles, helping you obtain insights that will inform future career choices.
To thrive in a complex and diverse world, we need to reflect, support, and nourish diversity – in all its myriad forms. Success depends on how well we build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company with a strong culture of belonging, where everyone can bring their full, authentic self to work each day. Our co-ops and interns will have opportunities to engage with many Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion organizations within DuPont.
We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most complex problems to improve the here-and-now. People who are curious, creative, ambitious, and ready to make an impact from day one.
Our US student program includes 10-12 week internships and 3-6 month co-op assignments. The scope and length of your assignment will vary depending on the specific site and function.
Join us and create the legacy you want to leave!
Position Specific Information
Under direct supervision, the EHS Intern performs a wide range of Safety and Health disciplines to implement workplace safety and industrial hygiene processes compliant with DuPont EHS standards, OSHA and other local, state, and federal regulations with focus on key continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluate programs on workplace safety and health and participate in internal EHS program audits (e.g., review of confined space program and permits, etc.).
- Participate in risk assessments in site work areas (e.g., laboratories, power operations, maintenance/construction, office settings).
- Participate in the development and review of employee training material for various safety and health competencies.
- Promote safety awareness by creating, issuing safety campaigns for all site personnel (e.g., slip, trip, fall prevention, seasonal safety, etc.)
- Assist in testing site workplace environments (industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomics).
- Participate in incident and near miss investigations and assist with the closure of findings from these activities.
- Other duties in alignment with development, improvement, and management of EHS Management Systems for the site.
Preferred Skills
We are seeking candidates that have a passion for developing experience through enriching assignments while delivering tangible results. Successful candidates are developing leadership capabilities, hard workers, creative problem solvers, have an intellectual curiosity, and thrive in ambiguity.
Other preferred skills include:
- Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills
- Accomplished computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and database experience
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner
Program and Position Requirements
The DuPont Co-op/Intern Program seeks top talent. To be considered for enrollment, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences/Engineering or other relevant degree
- Ability to work full time (40 hours/week) on-site for a 10-12 week period over the summer
- Strong interest in EHS activities
- With day-to-day supervision, effectively manage multiple and changing priorities and to participate with teams/work groups to assess hazards, provide solutions and identify opportunities for improvements in meeting regulatory, corporate and organizational compliance.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed in site work areas (safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0 scale)
- Geographic flexibility with work assignment and relocation
- Legal right to work in the United States without restriction
- No visa sponsorships