Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern

CRH; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH Asheville Division is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern for Summer 2027. You will help implement safety and environmental programs, support documentation, and assist with risk assessments on site.

The internship runs onsite around end May 2026 for 8+ weeks, full-time, with responsibilities including data analysis, site visits, and contributing to safety initiatives within a large CRH organization.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or EHS related field.
• Interest in safety and environmental programs, and strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with developing, managing, and implementing safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Updating and maintaining EHS documentation to support standardization.
• Assist with risk assessments and identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Support EHS team with site visits, documentation, observations, and follow-ups.
• Contribute to special projects addressing business priorities or safety standards.
• Analyze data trends to prioritize focus areas for maximum business impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety / related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID: 529078

Summer 2027 Internship

Located across Western North Carolina, APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, & superior service in all that we do. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Job Summary

APAC Asheville is looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern. You will have the opportunity to apply your classroom-learned skills to assist the EHS team to ensure safety and health work standards and methodologies are communicated and targeted goals are achieved through individual as well as team-based objectives and strategies.

This position is expected to start onsite around end May 2026 and continue through the entire summer term (i.e. through August 2025). We ask for a minimum of 8 weeks, full-time, onsite for most internships.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Assisting with developing, managing, and implementing all safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety-related regulations.
• Updating and maintaining EHS documentation to support standardization.
• Assist with conducting risk assessments and evaluates risk management information to identify potential safety and environmental hazards, impacts, then identifies and recommends corrective and preventive actions.
• Support EHS team with site visits, including documentation, observations, and follow-ups on safety initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects that address business priorities or improve safety and environmental standards.
• Analyze and organize data to show trends and help prioritize focus areas that will make the biggest impact to the business.

Other Requirements

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computing skills.
• Strong analytical, data management skills.
• Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

Education and Experience

Working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or EHS related field from a college or technical school.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

APAC-Atlantic, a CRH Company, is an Appreciative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.