Safety Engineering Intern - Build Safer Systems & Kaizen

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (∑n)

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC invites energetic students to join its College Programs as a Health and Safety internship/co-op. The program runs May 17 through August 6 at the North Campus, with a pay rate of $20.00–$23.00 per hour.

Interns and co-ops gain real-world experience bridging classroom learning with practical safety initiatives. As part of the Health and Safety team, you will support risk assessments, OSHA-aligned audits, and the development of safety training materials, while collaborating

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or Industrial Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and propose engineering controls such as machine guarding and fall protection enhancements.
• Conduct self‑assessments and compliance audits aligned with OSHA standards.
• Learn and apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate workplace hazards.
• Support development and delivery of safety training materials and programs.
• Participate in Kaizen events and hazard identification activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report safety data and incident trends.
• Help maintain safety documentation and compliance records.
• Research and recommend best practices to enhance workplace safety culture.
• Collaborate with team members on safety improvement projects and initiatives.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organization and analytical

Excellent written and verbal

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC invites energetic students to join its College Programs as a Health and Safety internship/co-op. The program runs May 17 through August 6 at the North Campus, with a pay rate of $20.00–$23.00 per hour.

Interns and co-ops gain real-world experience bridging classroom learning with practical safety initiatives. As part of the Health and Safety team, you will support risk assessments, OSHA-aligned audits, and the development of safety training materials, while collaborating