Environmental Compliance Intern - Houston Area

Kuraray America, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuraray America, Inc. in Pasadena, TX invites motivated students for an Environmental Intern (HSES) position for Summer 2027. The role blends office work with field activities at multiple Houston-area sites, focusing on compliance, documentation, and program development.

The internship lasts 13 weeks with full-time hours; interns engage with engineers, operations staff, and leadership while gaining hands-on experience in environmental health, safety, and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in STEM or Environmental Science.
• Completed at least two years of college before beginning internship.
• Strong academic performance: minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
• Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment screening process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Work in office and outdoors at industrial sites.
• Perform inspections and audits.
• Support Health and Safety Managers with compliance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and update compliance documents.
• Develop and improve environmental compliance at multiple sites in the Houston area.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing STEM or Environmental Science degree

Two years of college completed

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Kuraray America, Inc. in Pasadena, TX invites motivated students for an Environmental Intern (HSES) position for Summer 2027. The role blends office work with field activities at multiple Houston-area sites, focusing on compliance, documentation, and program development.

The internship lasts 13 weeks with full-time hours; interns engage with engineers, operations staff, and leadership while gaining hands-on experience in environmental health, safety, and compliance initiatives.