Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Zoetis, Inc is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern in Clear Lake, IA to support the EHS team. Responsibilities include preparing for inspections, evaluating inventory, conducting risk assessments, monitoring chemical exposure, and assisting with waste management regulations. Candidates should have completed 2 years in a STEM program and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time internship position.
An Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern is desired to support the EHS team members and colleagues in Charles City, IA. The EHS Intern will prepare for inspections, evaluate inventory, work with waste assessments, and assist in administrative duties.

The intern will impact the site safety by
Creating/updating maps and signage related to:Confined Space/Permit Required Confined Space Signage - map development. Emergency Exit signage AED/MERT bag signage Emergency Shelter/Evacuation Maps/signage Emergency Eyewash/Shower map development Conduct and update risk assessments, recognize/anticipate hazards, evaluate data and interpret results. Monitor area/personnel exposure for specific chemicals focusing on Spor-Klenz. Learn about waste processing and disposal regulations associated with the new waste processing system installed to replace the incinerator. Review most recent QC waste assessment and determine the impact of the new waste processing system installed. Learn the regulatory requirements of maintaining emergency equipment and how to properly inspect for deficiencies. Evaluate inventory of fall protection equipment and develop an inspection schedule. Work with the EMU team to develop an inventory of all fire extinguishers/Emergency eyewash-showers and develop an inventory tracking method to ensure required monthly inspections are completed. File Organization/EHS File Archives reorganization. Emergency Radio upgrade/ procedure update 5S Outfall buildings and Waste Accumulation areas Fall protection inspection program/Ensure inspection is complete for 2025. Sustainability Tracking - develop an efficient tracking mechanism for waste tracking which is complex due to corporate definitions of categorizing waste types. Waste management streamline. Ladder inspection programs. Opportunities for environmental and industrial hygiene sampling as well as evaluation of data. Asphyxiant risk assessments - collection of data and details to input into a tool and follow up with any required signage based on the outcome of the tool calculation. Assemble a team lead binder for emergency safety and health related issues.

Internship Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years completed in a STEM program, preferably Chemistry, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, or Occupational Health, and a 3.0 GPA or higher. Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask. Ability to work within Microsoft Office applications. At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S. Successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Full time

Intern (Trainee)

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