Description
This Environmental/Safety/Sustainability Co-op/Intern role is available in two locations: Marysville, Ohio, and Torrance, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program studying Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Responsibilities:
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Manufacturing Safety:
- Support safety compliance activities related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) regulatory requirements
- Conduct confined space evaluations, maintain confined space inventories, and support safety audits
- Assist with hazard identification and mitigation efforts, including arc flash, fall hazard, and ergonomic analyses
- Support safety compliance implementation, data tracking, and auditing activities
- Assist with plant safety programs, including respiratory protection, PPE, lead compliance, hearing conservation, and confined space programs
- Plan, collect, process, and communicate industrial hygiene samples (air, noise, breathing air)
- Schedule and track associate respiratory and audiometric testing
- Support safety training development and program documentation
Environmental Compliance and Environmental Engineering Support:
- Assist with air compliance testing and Title V Air Permit updates
- Prepare and submit Hazardous Chemical Inventory reports for state and EPA agencies
- Track chemical usage, hazardous waste generation, and waste samples/profiles
- Organize and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) documentation
- Support ISO documentation evaluation, updates, and compliance activities
- Complete and submit State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) reports and provide improvement recommendations
- Assist with ergonomic evaluations and documentation in tracking systems
- Support evaluations of new model processes and equipment to minimize environmental and ergonomic risks
- Support special projects, including new model launches and process modifications
Sustainability & Carbon Neutral Initiatives:
- Support the development and implementation of carbon accounting and carbon footprint reduction strategies
- Assist with lifecycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts of products and services
- Research current and emerging carbon-neutral technologies and sustainability best practices
- Support sustainability data analysis and reporting to inform environmental strategy
Resource Circularity and Sustainable Manufacturing:
- Support circular economic initiatives such as recycling programs and material repurposing efforts
- Research sustainable materials management and waste reduction practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve resource efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong academic record, a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program studying Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. You will also need to have a valid U.S. driver's license and be able to secure your own transportation to and from work each day.
Benefits:
- Housing accommodations available
- Honda Business Resource Groups
- Performance feedback
- Mentorship
- On-site wellness center
- Paid overtime
- Consideration for full-time employment
Salary: $23.35-$35.22 per hour