HES Intern

Covestro; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro's Health and Environmental Safety (HSE) internship in Pittsburgh, PA welcomes students for ~12 weeks in summer 2027. The role supports inspections, hazard assessments, and safety procedures across labs, production areas, and construction projects, with training and professional development provided.

The program seeks students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in safety management, industrial hygiene, or environmental science/engineering, with sophomore standing and a GPA of 3.0+,

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program with a focus in one of the following majors: safety management, industrial hygiene or environmental science/engineering.
• Completion of sophomore year.
• Preferred: completion of junior year; GPA 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site’s HSE Management System through inspections, hazard assessments and field observations.
• Assist with fall protection, work permits, confined spaces, machine safety, and other OSHA-regulated activities.
• Participate in monthly emergency response trainings and incident investigations, and help develop corrective actions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety-related field

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

WHAT WE OFFER

For the summer of 2027, Covestro's Health and Environmental Safety (HSE) team is currently seeking an intern for our North American headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA that will last approximately 12 weeks. The work will be done within the HSE arena (safety and health areas).

Covestro strives to foster a positive, enriching, and productive work environment and provides multiple forms of training and professional development throughout the internship program. For the selected intern, the summer of 2027 should be challenging, rewarding and fun!

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's HSE Management System by conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and field observations across labs, production areas, and construction projects. Assist with programs/procedures covering fall protection, work permits, confined spaces, machine safety, contractor safety, and other OSHA-regulated activities.

Participate in emergency response monthly trainings, safety audits, incident/near-miss investigations, and risk assessments, helping identify contributing factors and develop corrective actions. Support the development and review of HSE procedures, training materials, and inspection forms.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Basic Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program with a focus in one of the following majors: safety management, industrial hygiene or environmental science/engineering
• Completion of sophomore year

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of junior year preferred.
• Prior internship/work experience preferred.
• Safety Management preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Skills and Knowledge

• Possess excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding/familiarity with OSHA General Industry standard.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to interact and establish strong working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Detail oriented, fast learner, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

YOUR APPLICATION

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