EH&S Intern

The EH&S and Sustainability Intern will support the EH&S team in implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs. The intern will also assist in the development and execution of sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of our operations. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EH&S and sustainability practices within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

Health & Safety Support:

• Assist in conducting safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.

• Support the development and implementation of health and safety training programs.

• Participate in incident investigations and help identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Maintain and update EH&S documentation, including safety data sheets (SDS), training records, and inspection reports.

Environmental Compliance:

• Help monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.

• Assist in the collection and analysis of environmental data (e.g., air, water, waste) to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Support the preparation and submission of environmental reports to regulatory agencies.

Sustainability Initiatives:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainability projects focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource conservation.

• Assist in the creation of sustainability reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Help organize and participate in sustainability events and awareness campaigns.

• Conduct research on best practices in sustainability and recommend strategies for improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement EH&S and sustainability improvements.

• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and advancements in EH&S and sustainability practices.

• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on project status and key initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the department with all necessary administrative or clerical work.
• Supports the department with all necessary project work.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Sustainability, or a related field.

• Strong interest in EH&S and sustainability practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Prior experience or coursework in EH&S or sustainability is a plus.

Competencies

• Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. 

Physical Demands

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Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

• Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. 

Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.

By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, [email protected].