Intern (LNG EHS Support)

BHE GT&S; Lusby (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

BHE GT&S is offering a summer internship for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) student at the Cove Point LNG facility in Lusby, MD. This program targets rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors pursuing an EHS degree and emphasizes hands-on field support within OSHA and EPA programs.

The role includes trainings, inspections, and collaboration with stakeholders to improve EHS performance. A housing stipend may be available for students located 50 miles or more from the site.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student at a 4-year university majoring in Environmental, Safety, and/or Industrial Hygiene.
• Rising sophomore prior to summer 2027.
• GPA of 2.5 (3.0 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide field EHS support for LNG facilities, including OSHA programs (respiratory protection, hearing conservation, fall protection) and EPA programs (spill prevention, stormwater, waste management).
• Assist with EHS self-assessments, new employee orientations, and on-site trainings to improve compliance.
• Support external regulatory or internal inspections.
• Help trend leading and lagging EHS indicators and propose improvements.
• Walkdown facilities to verify EHS compliance and work with stakeholders to fix deficiencies.
• Participate in virtual events aligned with NACE career-ready competencies to learn company values and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Initiative & judgment

Persuasive communication

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

Planning & organization

Education

4-year university major in Environmental, Safety, and/or Industrial Hygiene

Rising sophomore in summer 2027

GPA 2.5 (3.0 preferred)

Job description

Job Description BHE GT&S has an exciting summer internship opportunity for a rising sophomore, junior or senior for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) student within our Safety and Environmental Compliance department at our Cove Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility located in Lusby, MD.

Job Description BHE GT&S has an exciting summer internship opportunity for a rising sophomore, junior or senior for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) student within our Safety and Environmental Compliance department at our Cove Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility located in Lusby, MD.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide field EHS support for LNG facilities, that includes supporting various Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs (e.g., respiratory protection, hearing conservation, fall protection) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs (e.g., spill prevention and control, stormwater management, waste management).
• Support the completion of EHS self-assessments, new employee orientations, and other face-to-face training at LNG facilities to improve EHS compliance.
• Support external regulatory or internal inspections.
• Support trending leading and lagging EHS indicators and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Walkdown facilities to ensure EHS compliance and work with stakeholders to correct any deficiencies or areas for improvement identified.
• To support your summer internship experience we offer a series of virtual events that support the National Association of College and Employers (NACE) career-ready competencies so that you can learn more about our values, our work, and each other.

Individuals must have a desire to learn and produce as part of a safety conscious workplace. An independent source of transportation for this summer 2027 internship is needed as there are limited public transportation options in the area.

Your summer internship will consist of a minimum of 8 weeks on site and will begin June 7. Please note: the internship could be extended considering your summer schedule and the needs of the business, so a start date prior to June 7 and/or extended end date could be a possibility.

*Successful candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have high attention to details.
• Candidates should be self-directed.
• Candidates should be skillful in taking initiative, customer services, judgement, and innovation.
• Ability to speak persuasively and develop rapport.
• Ability to write and develop presentations.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work.

Education

• Must be a full-time student attending a 4-year university majoring in Environmental, Safety, and/or Industrial Hygiene.
• Student must be a rising sophomore prior to summer of 2027.
• Student must have a GPA of 2.5 (3.0 preferred).

Champion

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Us

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.

• medical plans for individuals and families
• health savings account or flexible spending accounts
• dental and vision benefits for individuals and families
• life insurance
• hours of paid time off accrued per pay period
• paid holidays
• paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• short- and long-term disability plans
• paid parental leave
• educational assistance
• adoption assistance
• other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection
• Employees also participate in the company’s performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility. This award is made at management’s discretion and is based on your overall performance and the company’s performance.
• Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime.

About The Team

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.