Environmental Health and Safety Intern

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Environmental Health and Safety Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our mission of achieving a Zero Harm workplace. You will contribute to projects focused on environmental, health, and safety initiatives across our operations, with opportunities to make a real impact on employee well-being and sustainable practices.

This role offers exposure to compliance, risk assessment, communication, and continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment. You will partner with site leadership and the EHS team on meaningful projects that enhance workplace safety and environmental responsibility while building your own professional skills.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While specific projects will vary, your responsibilities may include:

1. Compliance & Safety Support

• Assist in monitoring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, state/local).
• Support audits, inspections, and safety walks to identify potential hazards.
• Help track and document safety metrics, training, and incident investigations.

2. Risk Assessment

• Participate in facility inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
• Support the development and rollout of safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and emergency response drills.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions from audits and incident investigations.

3. Communication & Training

• Create and share safety communications and awareness materials for employees.
• Help coordinate and track EHS training programs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards on safety performance and project outcomes.

4. Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Contribute to waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with projects that enhance workplace safety culture and reduce risk exposure.
• Support recognition programs and safety committee initiatives.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to improve processes, equipment safety, and environmental stewardship.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new tools and concepts.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaboration in a team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with business systems (e.g., ERP/CRM/CPQ) or analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) is a plus.

Education & Certifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Travel & Working Environment

• Fully on-site
• Office-based with occasional exposure to plant/manufacturing areas
• May include travel to plant sites (up to 25%).