Environmental Health & Safety Intern

We’re Hiring an EHS Intern! 

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark! 

The hourly rate for an intern is dependent on a variety of factors including major, year in school and geographic location. The average hourly rate for an intern is between $21.00 - $27.00/hour. Locations of internships will vary based on the specified project and function, and will either be on-site, hybrid or fully remote. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Develop and track recycling efforts.
• Update SDS chemical inventory and SDS signage and awareness.
• Evaluate EHS activities to determine adherence to corporate policies and programs, as well as Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Assist with overseeing compliance with governmental regulations and corporate programs
• Perform audits, and inspections for regulatory compliance, analyze and implement solutions of all environmental permits and processes (NPDES, SPCC, EPCRA, site-wide disposal efforts, etc. and remediation activities.
• Execute onsite support services for the entire lifecycle of hazardous materials management programs by performing chemical inventories, segregating chemicals, and shipping hazardous waste off-site.
• Ensures compliance with site security and emergency preparedness.
• Perform environmental regulatory inspections for Air, Water, Waste, etc, and analyze the results of the inspections.
• Assist in sustainability efforts to reduce waste to landfills, electricity, natural gas, water use, etc.
• Develop and implementation of programs designed for Continuous Improvement with EHS efforts.
• Assist in accident investigation programs and procedures to ensure work-related injuries are reported and investigated to prevent reoccurrences.
• Perform Risk Assessments and assist in driving corrective actions and creative solutions.
• Work with supervisors and managers regarding health and safety matters
• Interact with vendors and contractors and compliance while onsite.
• Review ergonomic assessments to determine the safety of employees.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Junior or Senior at the Four Year University or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health.
• Basic math/statistical skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication and time management skills.
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing and field service environments.
• Extremely competent with the use of computers including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

DAY IN THE LIFE: 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• This job is in an office and plant manufacturing environment five days a week. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• While performing some duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to manufacturing equipment, machinery, and moving mechanical parts. Safety glasses and additional PPE are often required.
• The noise level in the work environment and plant sites can be loud and hearing protection may be required.
• Lifting up to 35 pounds will be required.
• Field: Field Service audits will be exposed to extreme cold or hot conditions which may require walking through a construction site (forest, hills, ditches, and rough, rocky terrains).
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
• Expected travel: None.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and complete assignments within small deadlines.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.   

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. 

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.