Hybrid Health & Safety Intern – EHS & Compliance

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development andNetworking

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR is seeking a 2027 Summer Health & Safety Intern to gain hands-on experience across EHS, safety audits, training materials, and incident data analysis. You will support chemical inventories, onboarding, corrective actions, and safety communications, with potential transition to a full-time role depending on performance.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Occupational Safety and Health or related field, with strong Excel and teamwork

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher (or recent graduate within 1 year) in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related major.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with workplace safety and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with Jira or similar project tracking tools is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet records to support regulatory compliance and safe handling across multiple facilities.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, and facility walkthroughs and track corrective actions.
• Assist with onboarding and safety orientation by preparing training materials and supporting safety meetings.
• Analyze incident and maintenance data to identify trends and support root-cause investigations.
• Update safety documentation, assist with audits, and improve signage and visual controls.
• Collaborate with facilities, engineering, operations, and EHS personnel to ensure safe, compliant operations across DTNA locations.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress or recent graduate in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Jira

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR is seeking a 2027 Summer Health & Safety Intern to gain hands-on experience across EHS, safety audits, training materials, and incident data analysis. You will support chemical inventories, onboarding, corrective actions, and safety communications, with potential transition to a full-time role depending on performance.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Occupational Safety and Health or related field, with strong Excel and teamwork