At AMERICAN, college students gain practical experience and valuable mentorship as interns. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.

Acceptable Majors:

• Industrial Hygiene
• Public Health

Ideal Candidate:

• Must be currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or Safety related curriculum from an accredited college or university.
• Prior work experience in Safety.
• Team Player
• Problem Solver
• Attention to Detail and Good Work Ethic
• Ability to Learn
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Must exhibit working knowledge or higher in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Potential Projects:

• Collaborate with the safety team to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.
• Participate in the development and implementation of safety training programs for manufacturing personnel.

Benefits

• Paid Internship/Co-op
• Housing Stipend
• Paid Vacation Day