HSE Summer Intern — Safety & Environmental Health

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

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.