HES Intern

Covestro AG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro AG in Pittsburgh, PA is offering a 12-week summer internship with the Health and Environmental Safety (HSE) team at our North American headquarters. The role focuses on safety and health activities across labs, production areas, and construction sites.

You will gain hands-on experience through workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and development of HSE procedures, with training and professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program with a focus in safety management, industrial hygiene or environmental science/engineering.
• Completion of sophomore year

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System through workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and field observations across labs, production areas, and construction projects.
• Assist with programs 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety management / industrial hygiene / environmental science or engineering

Sophomore year completion

Job description

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

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team.

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