What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Intern position at Tenneco?
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way
About The Role
The EHS Intern supports the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team at the Plymouth Technical Center (PTC) by helping maintain safe work practices, supporting compliance activities, and improving EHS processes that protect employees, visitors, and contractors. In this role, you’ll work alongside EHS team members to help keep documentation current, support training and communication efforts, and assist with routine inspections and follow-up on corrective actions. This internship provides hands-on exposure to EHS programs in a technical center environment—where work may occur in offices, labs, and test areas—and is a great opportunity to build practical skills in safety systems, regulatory awareness, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way
About The Role
The EHS Intern supports the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team at the Plymouth Technical Center (PTC) by helping maintain safe work practices, supporting compliance activities, and improving EHS processes that protect employees, visitors, and contractors. In this role, you’ll work alongside EHS team members to help keep documentation current, support training and communication efforts, and assist with routine inspections and follow-up on corrective actions. This internship provides hands-on exposure to EHS programs in a technical center environment—where work may occur in offices, labs, and test areas—and is a great opportunity to build practical skills in safety systems, regulatory awareness, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support EHS inspections and observations across office, lab, and test areas; track findings and corrective actions
- Assist with EHS documentation (procedures, signage, forms, SDS organization, and compliance records)
- Help coordinate and track EHS training (rosters, completion, reminders, and record retention)
- Support incident/near-miss reporting follow-up by organizing details, tracking actions, and updating logs
- Assist with emergency preparedness activities (drills support, equipment checks, communications, and postings)
- Support environmental/waste program tracking as applicable (labels, accumulation area checks, documentation)
- Maintain trackers/dashboards for leading indicators (inspections completed, actions closed, training completion)
- Participate in continuous improvement projects that simplify and standardize EHS processes
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through with a safety-first mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to maintain logs and trackers
- Strong communication skills and comfort partnering with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to follow established procedures and raise concerns when something appears unsafe or unclear
- Preferred: familiarity with OSHA/EPA concepts
- Physical/Work Requirements: ability to work on-site at PTC; ability to walk through the facility for inspections (including stairs as needed); ability to sit/stand for extended periods and work at a computer for much of the day; ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs (e.g., binders, training materials, small equipment)