EHS Intern

Brand:  Matthews Memorialization
Company:  Matthews International Corporation
Line of Business:  Bronze NA
Location: 

Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15226

Req ID:  11073

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Health & Safety Intern provides administrative support to the EH&S Manager and assists with various projects such as monthly water sampling/testing, chemical management project, spill response management, hazardous/residual waste projects, and safety regulatory and compliance projects . This internship will begin in January 2024 and will provide an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of various Environmental Health and Safety functions, as well as gain knowledge of and interact with other business professionals throughout the internship. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports day-to-day operations of the safety department developing a general understanding of policies, procedures and processes.

• Gains exposure to various assignments including EH&S reporting, updating SDS inventory, injury reporting, Industrial hygiene testing and regulatory water sampling.

• Helps conduct Safety Committee Meetings.

• Provides assistance with special projects as needed.

• Additional duties are assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Current enrollment in graduate or undergraduate degree program in an Environmental Health & Safety or related field at a recognized college or university.

• High/Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

• Strong/Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

• Strong/Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.

• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company. 
 

http://matw.com/memorialization/   
 

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

 


Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh