About the role#
The EHS Intern will support the Pearl River EHS Manager in advancing workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance programs. You will work closely with business partners to gain hands-on experience in risk assessment, incident prevention, industrial hygiene, and sustainability. Through project-based assignments and field observations, you will help identify and implement solutions that improve safety performance and strengthen environmental programs.
What you'll do#
- Support EHS compliance activities by assisting with inspections, audits, program assessments, and regulatory reviews.
- Conduct gap analyses of EHS programs and management systems.
- Participate in workplace safety evaluations, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
- Support industrial hygiene and occupational health initiatives, including exposure monitoring and ergonomic assessments.
- Contribute to the improvement of Hazard Communication programs, such as chemical inventories and labeling systems.
- Review and update EHS policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
- Assist in developing employee-friendly EHS tools, training materials, and digital resources.
- Analyze EHS performance data and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and waste management programs.
- Conduct field observations and engage with colleagues to promote safe behaviors.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and business continuity initiatives.
- Lead or contribute to a capstone project addressing a significant EHS improvement opportunity.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, Public Health, Sustainability, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university with an expected graduation date after the conclusion of the internship.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
- Demonstrated interest in workplace safety, environmental management, sustainability, or occupational health.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a cross-functional team.
- Comfortable working in laboratory, office, manufacturing, pilot plant, and field environments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Must be actively enrolled in a program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Pearl River, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks between May and August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour.
About Momentive
Momentive operates as a global chemical manufacturing company. It focuses on the production of silicones, sealants, and adhesives. The company maintains its headquarters in Niskayuna, New York. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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