Environmental Health and Safety Intern/Co-Op

Emerson, a global technology and engineering leader, is seeking an Undergraduate EHS Intern to join our Environmental, Health, and Safety team in Reno. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of Emerson's safety culture and sustainability efforts. You will work closely with a dedicated team and play a vital role in various EHS projects that will benefit both the company and the local community. 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Safety Leadership & Culture

Support facility safety initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries and strengthen employee engagement. Participate in safety observations, inspections, and awareness campaigns. Assist with promoting a positive safety culture through employee communication, safety events, and recognition programs. Work with supervisors and employees to identify opportunities for safety improvement.

Compliance Management

Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and corporate EHS requirements. Support regulatory recordkeeping and document management activities. Assist with environmental programs related to air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management. Help prepare reports and documentation required for environmental and safety compliance programs.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation

Participate in workplace inspections and hazard identification activities. Assist with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and corrective action tracking. Support ergonomics evaluations and workplace improvement projects. Assist with industrial hygiene activities, including noise surveys, exposure monitoring, and hazard assessments as directed.

Training & Employee Education

Assist in developing and updating EHS training materials, toolbox talks, and safety communications. Support new employee safety orientation programs. Help coordinate training records and compliance tracking. Participate in delivering safety awareness presentations and employee engagement activities.

Incident Investigation & Emergency Preparedness

Assist with reporting, documentation, and investigation of injuries, incidents, and near misses. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action development. Support emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and safety preparedness activities. Help track corrective actions to completion.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

Conduct routine safety, environmental, and housekeeping inspections. Collect, organize, and analyze EHS performance metrics. Assist with maintaining records related to training, inspections, incidents, audits, and regulatory compliance. Support management reporting and continuous improvement tracking.

Continuous Improvement & Project Support

Participate in EHS improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives. Assist with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and sustainability projects. Support EHS audits and assessments and help track action items through closure. Contribute ideas and recommendations for improving safety, compliance, and environmental performance. 

For This Role, You Will Need: 

Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree 
An interest in safety 
Commitment to a full time (40 hours a week) intern/co-op experience in Reno, NV. 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: 
An interest in both EHS compliance and manufacturing engineering 
Excellent computer skills and a technical proficiency that includes strong data gathering skills, expertise, interpretation, and reporting 
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written. 
Leadership experience 
Previous related experience, including internships or co-ops