Networks EHS Intern: Safety & Compliance (Plano, TX)

Ericsson GmbH; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, Texas is offering a 12‑week EHS internship starting May 25, 2027. You will support safety programs, workplace inspections, and process improvements across sites and offices, with hands‑on exposure to risk assessments and incident investigations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and basic understanding of hazard identification. No prior EHS experience is required; enrollment in relevant degree programs is expected.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS policies, programs, procedures, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Assist with workplace inspections, safety observations, audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Help identify workplace hazards and track practical corrective actions.
• Support job hazard analyses, method‑of‑procedure reviews, and safe‑work planning.
• Assist with monitoring higher‑risk activities, including electrical work, working at heights, lifting, construction, installation, and maintenance.
• Review contractor and service delivery partner EHS documentation, training records, permits, and work authorizations.
• Support incident, near‑miss, and hazard investigations under the guidance of EHS professionals.
• Help prepare safety communications, site orientations, toolbox talks, reports, presentations, and EHS metrics.
• Support environmental activities such as waste management, spill prevention, recycling, and compliance reviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

AI awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor/Master in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, Texas is offering a 12‑week EHS internship starting May 25, 2027. You will support safety programs, workplace inspections, and process improvements across sites and offices, with hands‑on exposure to risk assessments and incident investigations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and basic understanding of hazard identification. No prior EHS experience is required; enrollment in relevant degree programs is expected.