HSE Intern

Job Title: HSE Intern
Department: Health, Safety and Environment
Reports to: 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
Objective of the Position: Assists the HSE department with Risk Assessment
improvements, implementation of an Incident Management System, and general
administrative support.
Essential Accountabilities: the position incumbent ensures, that
▪ Provide administrative duties to support department
▪ Gain experience in field of study by taking on special projects assigned by department
▪ Assistant department with gathering data as assigned
▪ Updating charts and department data
▪ May be assigned special projects depending on length of internship
Secondary Accountabilities: the position incumbent ensures, that
• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of,
Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal
requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Purem Health, Safety &
Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to
TS16949, ISO45001 and ISO 14001.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirement Profile:
Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:
• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in field assigned.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel domestically by car.
• Must be diligent, hardworking, sincere and quick to pick thing up.
• The ability to take skills acquired in school and applies them in a professional setting.
Technical Expertise:
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations,
percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos,
and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and ability to recommend process
improvements.
Methodical Competence:
• Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level
of stress.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Job Description
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• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Continuously improving skills.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals
and values.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative
solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate
person with an alternate plan.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to
read and interpret written information.
Interpersonal Competence:
• Ability to be self-motivated and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal customers, coworkers and
management.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to work as a Team Member towards overall company objectives. Teamwork –
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity, respect and
consideration.
Supervisory Competence:
▪ This position does not supervise other employees.
Working Conditions:
• This position involves working indoors ocassionall exposed to mechanical and hazards,
fumes, irritants and high noise levels while in the plant.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
Physical Requirements:
Sits: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily
Stands: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily
Walks: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
Drive: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Never
Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Never
Reach Above: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
Bend/Stoop: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily
Stress Level of Job: Moderate
Job Description
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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being
performed by employees, and are not constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Further, they do not establish a
contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Eberspaecher North
America, Inc.