Intern EHS

Parker Hannifin; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) intern at its Simi Valley, CA site. You will work under EHS and site leadership, gaining practical experience in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on audits, safety inspections, record-keeping, hazardous materials handling, and continuous improvement initiatives. Attendance and punctuality are essential, with on-site work and potential part-time or full-time scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently attending college or university.
• Must be enrolled in an EHS-related program (Environmental Health & Safety, etc.).
• On-site work ability in Simi Valley, CA.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHS audits, safety inspections, workplace assessments, and follow-up tracking.
• Support compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Help maintain EHS records, permits, logs, procedures, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Assist with hazardous materials and hazardous waste activities, including labeling, SDS review, storage checks, and disposal documentation.
• Support pollutant reduction, workplace hazard reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee safety communication, training coordination, safety committee materials, and EHS awareness activities.
• Compile and maintain EHS data related to inspections, corrective actions, incidents, training, waste, and other site EHS metrics.
• Support documentation and follow-up for incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and corrective actions.
• Communicate professionally with employees, supervisors, and support functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, compliance, audit, and business information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Ability to follow instructions

Education

College student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Company / Site Overview

Parker Hannifin Corporation, through its Parker Aerospace / Parker Meggitt, Fire Safety & Power Systems Division, supports critical aerospace applications including fire detection and suppression technologies, power systems, and related safety-focused solutions.

Position Summary

This position is based at the Parker Aerospace / Parker Meggitt aerospace manufacturing site in Simi Valley, California. The site operates in a regulated environment where safety, quality, compliance, and integrity are essential to daily operations.

This internship is intended for a college student currently enrolled in an Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related academic program. The intern will work under the direction of EHS and site leadership while gaining practical experience in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

• Assist with EHS audits, safety inspections, workplace assessments, and follow-up tracking.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Help maintain EHS records, permits, logs, procedures, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Assist with hazardous materials and hazardous waste activities, including labeling, Safety Data Sheet review, storage checks, and disposal documentation.
• Support pollutant reduction, workplace hazard reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee safety communication, training coordination, safety committee materials, and EHS awareness activities.
• Compile and maintain EHS data related to inspections, corrective actions, incidents, training, waste, and other site EHS metrics.
• Support documentation and follow-up for incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and corrective actions.
• Communicate professionally with employees, supervisors, and support functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, compliance, audit, and business information.
• Perform other EHS and administrative support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be currently attending college or university.
• Must be currently enrolled in an Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Public Health with an EHS focus, or closely related program.
• Ability to work on-site in Simi Valley, CA.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, project work, internship experience, or exposure related to EHS, manufacturing, aerospace, laboratory, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, hazardous communication, Safety Data Sheets, hazardous waste, incident reporting, or corrective action tracking.
• Interest in aerospace manufacturing, fire safety systems, or regulated industrial environments.
• Ability to organize data and prepare clear, concise summaries.

Employment Conditions

• This is an internship / temporary position.
• Work schedule may be part-time or full-time based on business needs and the student’s availability.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Employment Conditions

• The position is on‑site at the Simi Valley, California facility.
• The intern must follow all site safety rules, personal protective equipment requirements, access controls, confidentiality requirements, and company policies.
• Work may include time in office areas, production areas, chemical storage areas, waste accumulation areas, and other manufacturing support areas.
• Employment may be subject to pre‑employment screening, background checks, and drug testing where permitted by applicable law and company policy.
• Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $18.79/hr to $31.31/hr
• No benefit plan eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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