Job Description:
EHS Internship (Akron, Ohio / The Woodlands, Texas)
Huntsman Corporation is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic EHS Summer Intern to join our team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) with a focus on product safety, environmental safety, sustainability, or finance within the EHS framework. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in EHS practices and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects that drive our commitment to safety and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Safety: Assist in the evaluation of safety data sheets (SDS), review product safety information, and support product safety assessments.
- Environmental Safety: Contribute to environmental compliance projects, including data collection, analysis, and reporting related to air, water, and waste management.
- Sustainability: Support sustainability initiatives by gathering data, assisting with reporting, and participating in projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of our operations.
- Finance within EHS: Assist with budgeting and financial tracking for EHS projects, analyze financial data related to EHS investments, and support cost-benefit analyses.
- Data Management: Help maintain and update EHS databases and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Reporting and Communication: Prepare reports and presentations on EHS metrics, assist in communicating EHS policies and procedures to staff, and participate in meetings and discussions related to EHS topics.
- Compliance: Support the team in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations and company policies.
Qualifications:
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Sustainability, Finance, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of EHS regulations and practices; familiarity with sustainability concepts and environmental compliance is a plus.
- Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated interest in EHS and sustainability issues.
Why Join Us:
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in a leading global company with opportunities to work on real-world EHS projects.
- Professional Development: Enhance your skills through mentoring, training, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful initiatives that promote safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.
Additional Locations:
Akron
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
