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Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

 

Safety Intern - Part-Time Role, up to 25 hours per week

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to assist in research and development of safety policies and procedures consistent with production operations and Federal and State regulations

 

  • Conduct environmental, health and safety compliance audits and assessments.  This may include behavioral and physical safety audits/observations.  It may also include stormwater sampling and monitoring..

 

  • Assist in the investigation of incidents and prepare reports and corrective actions

 

  • Assist in maintaining environmental records to ensure compliance with permit requirements, laws and regulations.

 

  • Assist in maintaining safety records to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, laws and regulations.

 

  • Assist in activities with the Safety Committee as well as the ER Team including support and training.

 

  • Perform other tasks as assigned by EHS Manager.


 

Normal work schedule:

The hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and while generally as shown below, may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required.

 

Hours of work: Generally, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. as scheduled by management with one hour for lunch. Four days per week not exceeding 25 hours per week. Overtime may be scheduled as needed and directed by management.

Days of Work: Normally Monday – Thursday as scheduled by management and weekends/holidays if needed and approved by management or if during school year to be determined based on class schedule.

 

  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • The minimum formal education preferred to be considered for this position is (indicate level and years of education and if degree is required what degree):
  • High School Graduate or GED required
  • Attending College with Degree in environmental, health, safety related field as the major
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  • Specialized or technical knowledge, credentials or licensing required for the position include:
  • Reading, writing, math and analytical skills.  
  • Knowledge of environmental, health or safety technologies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • The minimum number of years and / or months of prior or related experience preferred to be considered for the position:
  • College coursework in environmental, health, safety fields