Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

An Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern assists with implementing safety programs, auditing facilities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, updating safety documentation (SDS), incident investigations, and supporting sustainability projects

Common Responsibilities

• Safety Inspections: Conduct walkthroughs, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Documentation & Compliance: Review and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and compliance records.
• Training and Communication: Assist in developing safety training materials and communicating policies to employees.
• Incident Response: Participate in incident investigations and assist with developing corrective/preventive actions.
• Data Analysis: Compile and analyze safety data, such as tracking proactive and reactive metrics, to identify trends.
• Environmental Support: Assist with waste management, sustainability initiatives, and hazardous waste documentation. 

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or related STEM field.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong communication skills and organizational and time management skills. 
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) is preferred.
• Physical Ability: Ability to walk the production floor for long periods, lift equipment (up to 50 lbs.), and work in manufacturing environments.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% (Passport and ability to travel to Canada is preferred but not required). 

Harsco Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position