What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Intern - Summer 2027 position at RHI Magnesita?
Fully On-Site
Interested in building a career in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)? As a Safety Intern at RHI Magnesita's York manufacturing facility, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced safety professionals while contributing to projects that directly impact employee safety, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing operations.
This paid internship provides real-world exposure to OSHA compliance, incident investigations, safety training, risk assessments, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, giving you practical experience that will help prepare you for a successful career in EHS.
What You'll Gain
Safety Program Support
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.
Our North American team helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.
With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.
Come get fired up with our North American team!
Launch Your Career with Us
Join our York team for Summer 2027 and gain hands-on experience helping build a safer workplace while developing the skills needed for a successful career in Environmental, Health & Safety. This internship provides practical experience with OSHA compliance, SAP HSE Management, Brady LOTO procedure development, safety reporting, employee training, and manufacturing operations—building a strong foundation for a career in EHS.
Nearest Major Market: York PA
Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster
Interested in building a career in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)? As a Safety Intern at RHI Magnesita's York manufacturing facility, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced safety professionals while contributing to projects that directly impact employee safety, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing operations.
This paid internship provides real-world exposure to OSHA compliance, incident investigations, safety training, risk assessments, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, giving you practical experience that will help prepare you for a successful career in EHS.
What You'll Gain
- Real-world experience supporting safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to OSHA compliance, incident management, safety training, audits, and risk reduction initiatives.
- Mentorship from experienced EHS professionals.
- Opportunities to collaborate with leaders across operations and manufacturing.
- Hands-on project experience with measurable business impact.
- Professional development and networking opportunities within a global organization.
Safety Program Support
- Assist with workplace inspections and safety observations.
- Support hazard identification and corrective action tracking.
- Participate in incident investigations by gathering information, documentation, and follow-up actions.
- Help maintain safety-related records and compliance documentation.
- Enter and maintain HSE metrics, reports, and tracking tools.
- Assist in preparing weekly and monthly safety performance reports.
- Support trending analysis for incidents, near misses, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Help ensure accuracy and organization of safety data and records.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating safety training sessions.
- Maintain training records, attendance logs, and certifications.
- Support safety awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and employee communications.
- Assist with preparation of presentations, posters, and other safety-related materials.
- Help maintain SDS records and other compliance documentation.
- Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting activities.
- Support management of inspection schedules, compliance deadlines, and permit documentation.
- Assist with purchasing and inventory tracking of safety supplies and PPE.
- Gain exposure to manufacturing operations and environmental, health, and safety programs.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams on safety initiatives.
- Complete an internship project and present recommendations to site leadership at the conclusion of the program.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
- Interest in workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Previous manufacturing, internship, or safety-related experience is a plus but not required.
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.
Our North American team helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.
With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.
Come get fired up with our North American team!
Launch Your Career with Us
Join our York team for Summer 2027 and gain hands-on experience helping build a safer workplace while developing the skills needed for a successful career in Environmental, Health & Safety. This internship provides practical experience with OSHA compliance, SAP HSE Management, Brady LOTO procedure development, safety reporting, employee training, and manufacturing operations—building a strong foundation for a career in EHS.
Nearest Major Market: York PA
Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster