Zero Harm Intern

KPRS Construction; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a safety/environmental intern to support our Zero Harm vision. You will assist in developing safety and environmental training and policies, and work on department projects to improve efficiency and collaboration.

This student role also involves assisting with incident investigations, audits, and recognizing exceptional safety ideas, with travel up to 10%. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Possess strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task in deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on initiatives, programs, and processes to advance toward Zero Harm.
• Assist with the development of safety and environmental training and policies.
• Work on department projects to improve efficiency and collaboration.
• Assist with incident investigations and reviews.
• Participate in and review safety audits and inspections to identify opportunities.
• Help promote, identify and acknowledge exceptional safety ideas.
• Provide other assistance as required.
• 10% travel may be required.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in safety/environmental

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Work on initiatives, programs, and processes that will help us advance toward our vision of Zero Harm.
• Assist with the development of safety and environmental training and policies.
• Work on department projects that will improve efficiency and collaboration.
• Assist with incident investigations and reviews.
• Participate in and review safety audits and inspections to identify opportunities and best practices.
• Help promote, identify and acknowledge exceptional safety ideas.
• Provide other assistance as required.
• 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, or related.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Possess strong teamwork skills
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline driven environment

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.

Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security.

Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.

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