**Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Intern**
**Job Description**
Join our team as an Environmental Health and Safety Intern, where you will play a crucial role in refining, implementing, and maintaining our Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems. This position offers an opportunity to engage with various departments and promote a culture of compliance and sustainability.
**Responsibilities**
+ Refine, implement, and maintain HSE systems, policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (CFR1910, CFR1926, & CFR40).
+ Refine and conduct training sessions on HSE learning and development programs for all employees.
+ Collaborate with production, engineering, and HR departments to promote a culture of environmental compliance, safety, and health throughout the organization.
+ Work closely with the HSE Manager to refine air permit compliance, hazardous waste profiles, waste categorizations, and implement LEAN manufacturing concepts to HSE.
+ Assist in generating risk assessments and conducting safety/environmental audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
+ Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and maintain necessary documentation and reporting.
+ Promote and implement environmental sustainability initiatives within the manufacturing process.
**Essential Skills**
+ Currently enrolled in a HSE related Associate's/Bachelor's program, preferably in Environmental Engineering or Management.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Android/iOS.
+ Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
+ Working knowledge and experience in CFR40, especially air permit compliance, visual emissions, hazardous waste lists, and spills.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with signage software like Microsoft Publisher and Canva.
+ Experience in 29 CFR 1910 / 1926 and other relevant health and safety regulations.
+ Experience generating training materials.
+ Ability to speak in public to a diverse workforce.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Bilingual (Spanish or French) is advantageous.
+ Certifications such as RCRA 8/16, EPA Visible Emissions, DOT, HAZWOPER are a plus.
**Why Work Here?**
Experience a competitive salary along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Enjoy working in an air-conditioned manufacturing facility with modern, industry 4.0 technology. Benefit from a 401K plan, employee assistance programs, and paid time off. Be part of a dynamic team that values inclusivity and diversity, and offers opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing environment. Join us in Mesa, Arizona, and contribute to a green industry transformation.
**Work Environment**
The work schedule is flexible to accommodate full-time or part-time students, requiring 20-35 hours per week. Core hours are 6 am-2:30 pm for production, with options for two 10-hour shifts. The facility is equipped with electric charging stations and promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed, and use personal protective equipment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Mesa, AZ.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.