Summer EHS Safety Intern: Hands-On Industrial Hygiene

Perryman Company; Houston (PA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Perryman Company is seeking a motivated summer intern to join the Safety team in 2027. You will work on projects across industrial hygiene, general safety, fire safety, ergonomics, and environmental areas to protect our employees and facilities.

You will maintain records, conduct testing, inspect work environments for hazards, and support compliance with environmental regulations as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Environment, Health, and Safety, Safety Management or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to report and correct unsafe workplace behaviors.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in follow-through.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Develop individual projects in industrial hygiene, general safety, fire safety, ergonomics, and environmental areas.
• Maintain records and conduct testing per permits.
• Perform industrial hygiene tasks: sample prep, record results, observe observations.
• Inspect facilities for hazards and safety violations; recommend safety features.
• Review machinery plans to ensure safety compliance.
• Assist facilities with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.
• Contribute to creating/updating safety or environmental procedures.
• Identify and correct potential hazards during facility inspections.
• Document incident investigations in the ETQ system.
• Participate in safety committees at each facility.
• Engage with Operators and Supervisors to resolve EHS issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Report unsafe behaviors

Education

Pursuing EH&S degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Perryman Company is seeking a motivated summer intern to join the Safety team in 2027. You will work on projects across industrial hygiene, general safety, fire safety, ergonomics, and environmental areas to protect our employees and facilities.

You will maintain records, conduct testing, inspect work environments for hazards, and support compliance with environmental regulations as part of a collaborative team.