University of the District of Columbia
Location: Chantilly,VA, USA
Date: 2024-12-12T08:28:44Z
Job Description:
You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.2024 Environmental Health & Safety InternThe Aerospace Corporation is hiring Undergraduate/Graduate-level Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Interns for opportunities located in El Segundo, California and Chantilly, VA.The Environmental Health and Safety Department is seeking two Interns for the opportunity to work with us to assist in ensuring the health and safety of our employees and regulatory compliance.Work ModeThese positions will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA and Chantilly, VA.What You'll Be DoingOccupational Safety and HealthAssist with general safety programs (i.e., confined space, electrical safety, fall protection, LOTO, PPE, etc.) and OSHA compliance tasks.Assist with management of data and records associated with general safety programs and regulatory compliance.Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for general safety programs.Emergency ManagementAssist with the monthly inspection of emergency management supplies and equipment.Assist in evacuation drills and planning.Assist with management of data and records associated with emergency management.Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for emergency management.Assist in monthly inspection of fire life safety equipment.Observe and assist in the inspection of the fire life system.Laboratory SafetyAssist with the management of the Right to Know posters as part of the Hazard Communication Program.Observe and assist in the mandatory laboratory training program.Assist with the management of the chemical inventory and safety data sheet.Assist with the management and collection of hazardous waste.Observe and assist in the evaluation of hazardous laboratory experiments.Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for laboratory safety.Assist with environmental compliance program tasks.Assist with management of data and records associated with environmental compliance program.Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements for environmental compliance.Observe and assist with indoor air quality assessment.Observe and assist with the personnel exposure monitoring.Assist in management of inspection and monitoring data.Health Service/COVID ResponseAssist with health service program and COVID response tasks.Assist with management of data and records associated with health service program.Conduct research into applicable regulations and requirements in public health on a local, state, and federal level.Ergonomics EvaluationsObserve and assist in office ergonomics evaluations.Assist in the completion evaluation forms and other administrative duties.What Corporate Skills You'll BringStrong written and oral communication skills.Must work well in a team environment, coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.Must possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.What You Need to be SuccessfulCurrently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college/university program pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Health Science, or related discipline.Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship.Sophomore class standing or higher completed by internship start date.Minimum GPA of 3.0.Completed a minimum of two coursework in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, health science, environmental compliance, or other EHS related coursework.Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.Transcripts required.How You Can Stand OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to EHS.GPA of 3.5 or higher.Active Safety Certifications.Temporary housing assistance is not available.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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