Safety Specialist Intern

Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country. Get your hands on actual projects, and at the same time, prepare for a truly awesome career in aerospace and defense. This is not your parent’s internship program – you won’t be getting coffee and ordering lunch. Our Interns have the unique experience of getting both mentoring and coaching while working side by side with recognized industry experts on real-world assignments directly related to their field of study. Bring your knowledge and desire to learn, and we will provide the experience. Summer internships are typically 10-12 weeks starting in late May/early June and work an average of 40 hours a week. Depending on satisfactory completion of certain criteria during your internship, you may be considered for a full-time position upon graduation. As an Intern, you'll ask questions, get involved, bring your ideas, be part of an actual project team, attend planning meetings, complete assignments as tasked by your team, absorb and learn from your team and apply that learning to projects assigned. You'll have the opportunity to learn fundamental business processes and procedures, build your technical foundation through practice and mentorship, and participate in an in-depth program built by our University Recruiting team, that includes cross-functional workshops and meeting with leadership to gain understanding of the business and SNC culture.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Safety Specialist Intern for the summer to assist in maintaining and enhancing our workplace safety programs. This role will involve collaborating with our safety team to ensure compliance with safety regulations, conducting safety audits, and supporting various safety initiatives across our sites. The intern will gain hands-on experience in key areas such as emergency response, ergonomic assessments, and hazard communication. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about occupational safety and health to develop their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

*Assist with New Employee Orientation (NEO) to ensure new hires understand safety protocols

*Support the coordination and training of Safety Wardens and assist in planning evacuation drills

*Conduct regular inspections and testing of fire alarms and emergency response systems

*Support our respiratory protection program and participate in fit testing

*Assist in the investigation and documentation of workplace incidents

*Review and respond to ergonomic requests and provide ergonomic evaluations

*Perform monthly safety audits

*Audit chemical inventory and update safety data sheet database

*Maintain and update safety manuals, policies, and procedures

*Participate in the Safety Committee and contribute to discussions on improving workplace safety culture and practices.

Qualifications You Must Have:

*Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or post-grad student in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship

*The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

*Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field

*Ability to look up and interpret safety and environmental regulations

*Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

*Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

*Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment

*Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented

Qualifications We Prefer:

*Previous internship, work, or project experience in a safety role

*Familiarity with safety management systems, such as SDS databases

*Experience conducting safety audits

*Certification or training in specific safety areas such as, respiratory protection, first aid, ergonomics, etc. OSHA 10 or 30