Safety Health & Environmental Engineer Intern

Job description

Schneider Electric™creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk .

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

What do you get to do in this position?

The overall goal of the position is to ensure and promote a safe and healthy working environment for site personnel and for the site itself; to reduce and eliminate OSHA recordable incidents; and to ensure Environmental compliance requirements are satisfied. Job position works under the general direction and supervision of the Schneider Electric Costa Mesa Facility EH&S Manager. The EH&S Intern is responsible in assisting in the coordinating, tracking and implementation of the various Schneider Electric Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) programs for all personnel located at the Schneider Electric (SE) Costa Mesa Facility (CMF) site. Will be exposed to and expected to support ISO 14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety) Management Systems. Responsibilities will include:

1. Participate in efforts to support our EH&S Management Systems.

2. Assist with various EH&S projects including auditing current process; participating in compliance audits; reporting; hosting or assisting in EH&S meetings/events; inspections; assuring continuous improvements though Schneider Performance System (SPS); ergonomics; Contractor Pre-Qualification Process; Incident and Accident Reporting; conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) as part of the incident investigation process; assist in the planning, coordination and documentation for safety drills.

3. Project Management Responsibilities and Tasks

a. Manage the implementation and verification of corporate Safety Standard requirements (Biometric Entry requirements for the Test Bays and R&D Labs) for the CMF site.

b. Manage the implementation and verification of corporate Safety Standards (7 discrete EH&S requirements) for the CMF site.

c. Manage the bi-annual GRC external site fire-prevention compliance audit and ensure that identified enhancements are implemented.

d. Manage the verification of the Contractor Pre-Qualification Process and documentation.

e. Other duties may be assigned. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

This job might be for you if:

· Current student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in related field.

· Ability to coordinate and multi-task.

· Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing.

· Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted within the course of work.

· Ability to define problems and solve problems.

· Able to manage numerous projects at one time.

· Excellent computer/typing skills (MS Office, Lotus Notes)

· Relational database experience (ACCESS, EXCEL) is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals can perform the essential functions:

· Position requires a minimum level of dexterity and manipulative skill, facility with a wide range of manual and pneumatic hand tools as well as simple test equipment.

· Position will require lifting, carrying, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and/or squatting and holding in place parts weighting up to 26 lbs. repeatedly over work period.

· Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

· Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust and a limited exposure to fumes and odors.

· Be able to occasionally handle, as required, both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in a safe manner and in compliance with local, state, and federal ordinances.

·  Able to stand continuously for extended periods of time
·  Must be able to regularly ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs through the course of the day.

· Be able to follow posted factory regulations and safety rules.

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY .

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Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.