Kennedy Valve-Environmental Clerk Intern

Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

People providing peace of mind water solutions.

To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.

Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:

Safety:  People First – Step Up

Environment:  Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean

Leadership:  I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors

Accountability:  Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move On

Excellence:  Always Working To Be Better – Value & Add Value

Trust:  The Speed Of Trust – Build, Don’t Break

Teamwork:  Help Each Other Be Great – Win Together

Communication:  Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right Way

 

 

SUMMARY

The Environmental Clerk Intern will have the opportunity to work in a department that manages and monitors air emissions, water discharges and waste characterization and disposal. The department is also involved with continual improvement of the facility Environmental Management System (EMS).     

JOB DUTIES

• Help with auditing compliance status of the facility with regulatory and best management practices.
• Assist with the development of a new training platform for EMS best management practices. 
• Uphold the excellent reputation of Kennedy Valve.

Payrate: $20.00 hourly

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Applied Science Degree
• Experience with basic office skills
• Strong background experience with MS PowerPoint
• Strong working knowledge of other MS Office Suite programs

           

REQUIRED TRAITS

• Attention to detail through ambitious goal setting and productive time management.
• Firm foundation of trust through excellent verbal and written communication.
• Projects a consistent, reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in our team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Kennedy Valve places significant value on positive, active team members that are open and approachable.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to tolerate standing, walking, dust, fumes, and noise, on occasion.
• Ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Physical job analysis can be provided

 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

 

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation , veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.