2027 Summer Internship Program - Environmental Health & Safety

Trex; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trex Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Winchester, VA. You’ll join a team driving EHS excellence and gain hands-on experience in health, safety and environmental program management within a complex manufacturing environment.

You will work on projects with meaningful impact, learn about EHS enterprise systems and data-driven solutions, participate in incident investigations, assist with JHA creation and reviews, and help update

Qualifications

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior in a 4-year degree program.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of a team that drives EHS excellence daily.
• Gain hands-on experience in health, safety, and environmental program management in a manufacturing environment.
• Complete projects with meaningful impact on EHS performance across the organization.
• Learn about EHS enterprise systems and data-driven solutions.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify hazards, verify corrections, and monitor control effectiveness.
• Assist with creation and annual review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Assist with reviewing, creating, and updating EHS procedures, manuals, and supporting documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Team collaboration

Education

4-year degree in related field

Job description

2027 Summer Internship Program - Environmental Health & Safety

Locations

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Winchester, VA 22602, USA

• On-site
• Human Resources
• Full-Time

Description

Trex Company, the world’s number one decking and railing brand, and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Intern to take part in our summer internship program. You can expect to:

• Be an integral member of a team that drives EHS excellence every day
• Gain hands-on practical experience in health, safety and environmental program management and implementation in a complex manufacturing environment
• Complete projects that have meaningful impact on EHS performance across the organization
• Learn about EHS enterprise systems and how to develop data-driven solutions
• Participate in incident investigations to identify uncontrolled hazards, verify hazard corrections, and monitor the effectiveness of existing hazard controls
• Assist with creation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and conduct annual reviews of completed JHAs
• Assist with reviewing, creating, and updating EHS procedures, manuals, and supporting documents
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited degree program in occupational health and safety, environmental management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics/kinesiology or related field. The ideal candidate needs to have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This person should be consistently focused on improving Trex’s business needs.

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country and caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team who sustain the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader—learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

Being a leader means persevering even when there’s not a road map; embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate—always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise—enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

EOE

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

E-VERIFY

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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