2027 UUSA Health, Safety, and Environment Intern

Urenco USA; Eunice (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & Utilities

Job summary

Urenco USA invites students to join its 2027 Internship Program in Eunice, NM for an 11-week paid HSE internship. Gain hands-on experience in safety, compliance, and environmental programs while contributing to real projects.

This role supports the Safety and Compliance department, identifying risks, conducting inspections, and delivering training to employees and contractors, with a focus on continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program for HSE related majors.
• Must have completed at least two years in college/university prior to start.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Ability to obtain site access authorization and security clearances.
• 2 years of college courses completed.
• Able to work ALL 11 weeks (May–August).
• Work schedule: M-F 9/80.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Assist with risk assessments, JHAs, and mitigation measures.
• Deliver and coordinate HSE training for employees and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, permits, and industry standards.
• Maintain HSE records, reports, and metrics timely and accurately.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities and drills.
• Promote a positive safety culture through field engagement and coaching.
• Provide guidance on HSE best practices and safe work procedures.
• Support environmental compliance activities including inspections, waste management, and spill prevention.

Skills

Safety mindset

Industrial environment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in HSE related majors

Job description

Join URENCO USA for the 2027 Internship Program and take the first step toward a meaningful career in nuclear energy and innovation! We’re looking for motivated students to be part of a dynamic 11-week paid internship where you’ll work on impactful projects and gain real-world experience, all while supporting our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Interns will apply academic theory, develop processes based on specific discipline, conduct research and perform analysis on assigned projects for the Safety and Compliance department.

The HSE Intern supports a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace by ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements. This role identifies and mitigates workplace risks, conducts inspections and investigations, and provides training and guidance to employees and contractors. The position promotes a strong safety culture and continuous improvement to protect people, assets, and the environment.

Our Hiring Process

Our internship is highly competitive and will have different process stages during the application phase.

Program Summary

• May 2027 through August 2027 (11 weeks) internship program
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week for the duration of the program
• Work location: Eunice, NM
• Supplementary group learning sessions
• One on one mentoring
• Opportunities for presentations and high-level networking

Compensation

• Paid Internship $21/hour paid bi-weekly
• Company sponsored Housing & Utilities

Candidate Requirements / Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program for HSE related (e.g. OHS, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology) majors and minors.
• Must have completed at least two years in a college / or university setting prior to the start of the internship program (for example, you must be starting either your Junior or Senior year)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain site access authorization and applicable security clearances.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to work in an industrial environment.2 years of college courses completed
• Able to work ALL 11 weeks (May through August) of the internship program
• Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/M-F 9/80 work schedule
• Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and successfully pass a security clearance, background verification and drug free screening process
• Work Environment: General Office. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.
• Responsible for the protection of confidential and proprietary information received during employment, including keeping information in strict confidence, exercising a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others, not disclosing or divulging either directly or indirectly information to others, and not using the information commercially or for any other purpose other than the performance of their duties for Urenco. Confidential information includes information and data of any kind concerning any matters affecting or relating to Urenco business or operations, including compensation, investigations, financial controls, etc.

Essential Functions

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and development of risk mitigation measures.
• Deliver and coordinate HSE training, orientations, and safety awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, permits, and industry standards.
• Maintain HSE records, reports, metrics, and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response efforts as required.
• Promote a positive safety culture through field engagement, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees on HSE best practices and safe work procedures.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including inspections, waste management, and spill prevention efforts.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation: $ 21/hour

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages protected veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. UUSA supports a drug free workplace.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at [e-mail].

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