Environment Health Safety Intern FallWinter PartTime

Parker Hannifin; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for Your Day policy

On-site fitness center

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking an EHS intern to join our team onsite for Fall/Winter 2026-2027, working no more than 15 hours per week. The internship provides exposure across EHS programs, training delivery, reporting, and cultural initiatives within a production environment.

You will collaborate with multiple levels of the organization to support safety and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or Public Health or related field.
• Completion of at least sophomore year of college with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Self-motivated, organized, and willing to be present on the shop floor/field as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support existing, new and updated EHS programs and procedures to meet business unit EHS objectives and targets with an emphasis on safety incident prevention, regulatory compliance, ergonomics and resource conservation.
• Support applicable EHS management systems, which may include chemical inventory, environmental management and other compliance assurance programs.
• Support EHS reporting, which includes performance against targets and goals, and preparing reports for regulatory, corporate, group and customer reports.
• Support an EHS training program, including delivering orientation and updating/revising training programs.
• Support EHS cultural programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Shop floor presence

Education

Environmental Science/Engineering

Occupational Health & Safety

Industrial/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The EHS intern will report directly to the Division EHS Manager. The EHS Intern will work with different levels of organization, and with different functional areas to accomplish assigned tasks. The working environment will be a mix working in an office setting and working in a production environment. This internship is onsite for Fall/Winter 2026-2027 working no more than 15 hours/week.

Essential Functions

• Support existing, new and updated EHS programs and procedures to meet business unit EHS objectives and targets with an emphasis on safety incident prevention, regulatory compliance, ergonomics and resource conservation.
• Support applicable EHS management systems, which may include chemical inventory, environmental management and other compliance assurance programs.
• Support EHS reporting, which includes performance against targets and goals, and preparing reports for regulatory, corporate, group and customer reports.
• Support an EHS training program, including delivering orientation and updating/revising training programs.
• Support EHS cultural programs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in:
  • Environmental Science/Engineering
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Industrial/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
  • Public Health or related field
• Completion of at least sophomore year of college with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Self-motivated, organized, and willing to be present on the shop floor/field as needed.

Parker Perks:

• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
• Free, on-site, 24-hour fitness center available to all active team members.
• Grab a bite to eat at the on-site cafeteria that offers a wide array of breakfast, lunch, and snacks; we also have vending machines available during scheduled breaks and lunch periods.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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