What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Intern position at CRH?
Job ID: 517880
Non-Exempt
Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.
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Job Summary
Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking an EHS Intern who wants hands-on experience in safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance. You will work with EHS professionals and engineers on real projects, including risk assessments, safety program implementation, and environmental compliance activities that support capital expenditure projects. This role is a strong opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge, build technical skills, and explore a future career in Environmental Health and Safety.
This position is expected to start in person around May 2026 and continue through the entire summer term (i.e. May through August). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, onsite for most internships.
Job Location
This is an onsite position in Kenosha, WI.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with developing, managing, and implementing safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety-related regulations.
- Support environmental compliance activities, including waste management, air and water compliance, and documentation related to environmental permitting and capital expenditure (CapEx) environmental projects.
- Update and maintain EHS documentation to support standardization across the facility.
- Assist with conducting risk assessments and evaluating risk-management information to identify potential safety and environmental hazards, impacts, and improvement opportunities.
- Participate in implementing corrective and preventive actions, helping drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze and organize data to show trends and help prioritize focus areas that will make the biggest impact to the business.
- Participate in site inspections and walkthroughs, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment (respirators, protective eyewear, and hardhats as applicable) and identifying job hazards.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, operations leaders, and project teams, particularly on process improvements and safety/environmental system implementations.
Job Requirements
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computing skills.
- Strong analytical, data management skills.
- Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely
Compensation
- The hourly pay rate is $25/hr
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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