HSE Intern: Safety, Compliance & Training

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Real-world projects with top industry

Career development with global leader

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic HSE Intern for Batesburg, SC to support safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental programs. The role spans administrative and strategic tasks within a fast-paced setting, with May 2027 through August 2027 internship window.

You will gain hands-on experience in safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training while contributing to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in HSE or related field with graduation between Dec 2027 and Dec 2028.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Interest in workplace safety, regulatory compliance and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with workplace safety inspections and audits.
• Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
• Support incident, injury, near-miss, and property damage investigations.
• Help maintain HSE records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in tracking corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct safety observations and behavioral safety assessments.
• Support delivery of employee safety training and awareness campaigns.
• Assist in creating safety communications, toolbox talks, and safety alerts.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, and exercises.
• Assist with industrial hygiene activities, including air, noise, and exposure monitoring as applicable.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives, waste management programs, and sustainability efforts.
• Help maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventories.
• Assist with contractor safety oversight and compliance reviews.
• Perform data collection and analysis related to safety performance metrics.
• Support development and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures, and programs.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the HSE Manager.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HSE or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic HSE Intern for Batesburg, SC to support safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental programs. The role spans administrative and strategic tasks within a fast-paced setting, with May 2027 through August 2027 internship window.

You will gain hands-on experience in safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training while contributing to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.