Job Summary:
Responsible for helping to continually drive a safe work environment for the Lynchburg Plant. Assists with Industrial Hygiene Sampling, SDS Review, planning, implementing, auditing and training to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illness and financial losses. Assists with all aspects of plant safety and health including, but not limited to: safety compliance, emergency response, safety audits and inspections, incident investigations, safety committee leadership, safety teams, New Employee Safety training and other safety training as needed. The Safety and Health Intern must be an active student or graduate degree program in good standings, and enrolled in a Safety, Health, or Emergency Service degree program.
Essential Functions:
Strong self-direction and motivation is required
Provides information to managers, supervisors, and salaried personnel regarding compliance with company, Federal and State OSHA regulations.
Compiles, analyzes and interprets statistical data; prepares reports for daily, weekly and monthly safety activities.
Must have good oral and written skills
Detail orientation and ability to prioritize and delegate
Knowledge of hazardous materials, safety practices, and SDS information
Knowledge of performing safety inspections and providing detailed corrective action recommendations to plant management
Ability to assist with safety training
Must have skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to maintain focus on each job task and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner
Reviews plant JSA’s and LOTO procedures
Heat Stress Sampling and Industrial Hygiene Surveys
Assists Industrial Hygiene representatives with particulate sampling
Performs other duties as assigned.
Scope Data / Working Conditions / Physical Demands:
The employee will be working in an office environment, but will be walking through the plant on a daily basis exposing the employee to foundry operations. The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and metallic particles.
The employee will be required to perform the following actions regularly: standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting. The majority of the actions will be standing and walking.
Requirements:
• The Safety and Environmental Engineer Intern must be an active student, in good standings, and enrolled in a Safety, Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Emergency Service or related degree program.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
• High level of integrity, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and good judgement.
Recommended:
• Interested in manufacturing
• Basic CPR/First Aid
• OSHA Training Courses