Intern - Environmental, Health & Safety (MI, Muskegon)

RENK Systems Corporation; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RENK America is seeking an EHS Intern to support regulatory compliance, safety assessments, and maintaining a safe workplace at the Muskegon, MI facility. This position provides hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations.

The role involves reviewing policies, developing safety materials, assisting with safety audits and environmental waste tracking, and collaborating with the EHS team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in EHS or related fields with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field at an accredited university
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Junior or Senior level

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the EHS team to ensure a safe working environment in compliance with government regulations and company policies
• Review and update EHS policies, procedures, and forms
• Help develop safety procedures, checklists, forms, and training materials
• Assist with plant safety programs, root cause investigations, hazard identification, and safety audits
• Assist with environmental waste tracking and reporting

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

EHS knowledge

Student level (Junior/Senior)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety OR related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision‑engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

Job Description: The EHS Intern position will be tasked with supporting projects involving regulatory compliance, safety assessments, and maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. This position offers hands‑on experience providing EHS support to manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions

• Provide support for the EHS team to ensure a safe working environment in compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Review and update EHS policies, procedures, and forms.
• Help develop safety procedures, checklists, forms, and training materials.
• Assist with plant safety programs, root cause investigations, hazard identification, and safety audits
• Assist with environmental waste tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field at an accredited university
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Junior or Senior level

Preferred Additional Skills

• Safety or environmental programs (actual or classroom)
• Manufacturing, industrial, or technical programs (actual or classroom

Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

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All applicants will be considered for employment with regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America is proud to be an Aff…?

RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment with regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.