Environmental Health & Safety Co-Op

Hexcel is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Co-Op in Pottsville, PA. Responsibilities include assisting with EHS projects, conducting safety training, ensuring regulatory compliance, participating in safety inspections, analyzing data for trends, and maintaining safety records. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program and possess strong communication skills. This position is full-time and not remote.
With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Co-Op for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of EHS projects.
• Help conduct safety training sessions for employees, including new hires and ongoing training and provide training on the use of safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Participate in safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Gather and analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in planning and executing EHS projects, including defining project scopes, objectives, and timelines.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of EHS initiatives.
• Contribute to monitoring programs for environmental compliance, waste management, air, and water quality, and Industrial Hygiene Exposure.
• Assist in investigating workplace accidents and incidents to determine causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Maintain records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards.

Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel), strong communication skills, both written and verbal, attention to detail, and good interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must have ability to work with teams to define problems and solve problems.
• Preferred certifications include OSHA, ISO, CPR, and SDS.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.