What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Intern position at PCC AEROSTRUCTURES?
Job Description
Business Profile:
PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.
PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plant locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China.
Location Profile:
Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012.
Position Summary:
The EHS Internship provides a student with valuable experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The EHS Intern supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety program by assisting with program updates, job hazard analyses, chemical inventory, 6S initiatives, environmental reporting, audits, and employee training. This position includes both administrative and hands-on field activities. The intern will interact regularly with EHS, Operations, and Human Resources personnel and is expected to conduct daily floor walks.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support EHS policies, programs, and projects to reduce workplace hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist in updating and maintaining EHS procedures, records, and training materials.
- Conduct and document safety audits, inspections, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Participate in environmental monitoring and reporting, including stormwater, air quality, and hazardous waste.
- Support incident investigations and corrective action tracking with supervisors.
- Assist with the 6S program
- Assist with chemical inventory management.
- Help coordinate employee safety training and meetings.
- Promote safety awareness and enforce PPE requirements throughout the facility.
- Maintain organized EHS files and assist with data entry and analysis.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the EHS team.
Required Skills:
- Self-driven and eager to learn.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Basic understanding of environmental or safety principles.
- Ability to train and engage others on safety-related topics.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Data analysis and recordkeeping skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
Required Experience:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Environmental Science, Geography, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
- Familiarity with administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, and document organization.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Coursework or hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, water or air sampling, laboratory analysis, or workplace safety inspections preferred.
Level of Education
- Actively attending or recently graduated from an accredited university with a focus in Environmental Science, Geography, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Policy, or other related natural or social sciences. Students with coursework or hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, water sampling, laboratory analysis, or air quality assessments are encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Work is performed in an office environment with frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. Occasional visits to the production floor are required, which may involve exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and other typical manufacturing conditions
- Daily duties require:
- Frequent sitting, typing, and viewing a computer screen, with
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 35 lbs.
- Onsite, consistent, and reliable attendance on the assigned shift