Internship - Safety (Summer of 2026)
The Perryman Company is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated summer intern to join our Safety team!
Key Accountabilities
- Individual projects will be developed in the areas of industrial hygiene, general safety, fire safety, ergonomics, and environmental (as needed).
- Maintains records and conducts testing as required by applicable permits.
- Performs assigned Industrial Hygiene work including preparing samples, recording test results, and recording numerical and visual observations.
- Monitor the general work environment, inspect buildings and machines for hazards and safety violations, and recommend safety features in new processes and products.
- Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure that they meet safety requirements.
- Support facilities to comply with all Federal, State, and Local Environmental regulations.
- Work as an individual or in a team to develop or modify existing safety or environmental work instructions, policies, or procedures.
- Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
- Conducts incident investigations and enters into the ETQ investigation tracking system.
- Be an active participant in and resource for the safety committees at each facility.
- Interact on the floor with Operators and Supervisors to find solutions to EHS related issues.
Requirements
- In process of obtaining a degree in Environment, Health, and Safety, Safety Management, or any other related field.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail orientated.
- Must be able to follow instructions, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).