Summer Intern - Environmental Safety and Health (Multiple Openings)

Job Duties/Scope Of Work
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TEAM!

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

The Company will provide a real work setting for students who are willing to work hard and eager to learn. The Company will offer opportunities that enable today's students to gain valuable experience in their chosen field and develop technical and professional talent under the direction of a mentor. Interns are to develop hands-on technical skills, learn about current projects and network with the technical community. CPCCo benefits from the students' cutting-edge knowledge and fresh ideas.

The Environmental Safety & Health organization is looking for interns in the following areas:

* Environmental Science
* Geology
* Industrial Hygiene
* Radiological Protection
* Safeguards and Security
* Emergency Preparedness
* Safety

Basic Qualifications
To be eligible for the CPCCo Summer Intern Program, you must meet the following criteria:

* A U.S. citizen.
* At least 18 years of age.
* An active full-time student during the two semesters/quarters immediately preceding the assignment.
* Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) during their college enrollment.
* Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program that relates to CPCCo, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and aligns with the critical skills and job assignments requirements.
* Able to work full-time (40 hours) during the internship experience. The internship typically provides up to 12-weeks of business experience during the summer break.

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate of $20.00 plus an additional $4.57 health & welfare adder in accordance with the Service Contract Act.

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

* A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
* A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
* Recommendations for lodging and transportation will be provided upon request. Housing and transportation are NOT provided.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.