Occupational EHS Intern

Terabase Energy; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from an experienced EHS professional

Real ownership of major EHS programs

Supportive environment for new ideas

Job summary

An innovative energy solutions provider in Davis is seeking an Occupational EHS Intern to support their Environmental, Health & Safety team. This role involves hands-on internship work with a focus on real program development and implementation. You'll engage in fieldwork and program writing, collaborating with various teams to enhance safety initiatives. Essential qualifications include pursuing a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This internship offers practical experience and mentorship while contributing to a robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to independently manage projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety walkthroughs and collect data.
• Assist with incident reviews and corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Strong communication and writing skills

Comfortable in manufacturing environments

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Public Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a driven and curious Occupational EHS Intern to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team. This is a hands‑on, impact‑heavy internship designed for someone who wants to build real programs—not just observe them. You'll split your time between field work (50%) and program development/writing (50%), supporting manufacturing, R&D, and Facilities teams across our Woodland and Davis locations. If you're passionate about safety, enjoy solving problems, and want experience that translates directly into an EHS career, this is the internship where you'll build the skills that matter.

What You Could Work On (This list may change based on project completion and needs at time of hire)

Major Projects

• Build the Safety Manual for any one of our onsite products used in a construction setting, working with production, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Develop in-depth written EHS programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding, and other core safety elements
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program
• Create LOTO procedures for all equipment across multiple sites
• Perform field verification, equipment identification, and hands‑on data collection

Industrial Hygiene Program

• Develop Industrial Hygiene sampling criteria, strategy, and documentation
• Support noise, air, and chemical exposure assessments
• Ergonomics Program
• Build and implement a full Ergonomics program, including analysis tools, assessment templates, and corrective action planning

Health & Wellness Program Foundations

• Support development of health‑related policies and initiatives, contributing to the health side of EHS (wellbeing, fitness for duty, etc.)

Daily Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety walkthroughs and collect on‑floor data
• Assist with incident reviews and corrective actions
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings with Production, R&D, Facilities, and leadership
• Maintain documentation and EHS metrics through Microsoft Office and Navarro platforms
• Help drive a culture of safety engagement and continuous improvement

Who You’ll Work With

• This internship partners closely with Production and Operations teams
• R&D teams
• Facilities & Maintenance
• EHS Leadership
• Occasional interaction with Corporate Leadership

Why This Company

We're committed to building a world‑class safety culture—not because we have to, but because it's the right thing to do. Here, you won't just sit in on meetings. You'll lead meaningful work, shape real programs, and leave with portfolio‑ready projects that make a visible impact on our employees, our operations, and our future.

You’ll gain:

• Real ownership of major EHS programs
• Mentorship from an experienced EHS professional
• Exposure to production, engineering, and leadership teams
• A supportive environment where your ideas matter
• Experience in not only the creation but implementation of projects which includes cross‑level influence and buy‑in sessions
• Experience that directly translates into full‑time EHS roles
• If you’re ready to make a difference, grow your skills, and see the full spectrum of what EHS truly is, this is the place for you

Benefits

This is an internship position, with a rate of $25‑27 per hour.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

Education

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Public Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field

Required Skills

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Comfortable in manufacturing environments and wearing PPE
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Prior coursework in EHS or Industrial Hygiene
• OSHA 10/30
• First Aid/CPR
• Experience with ergonomics or exposure assessments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend 50% of time in the field/on the production floor
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and occasionally lift equipment or materials safely
• Must be willing to use required PPE