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Environmental Health & Safety Internship

Location

Urbana, Ohio, United States

JobType

internship

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About the role

Proven Leadership, Hard Work and Innovation Alive and Well in North America

Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern

The EHS Intern will support the Environmental, Health, and Safety team in implementing programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a safe and sustainable work environment. This role provides hands-on experience in EHS practices, including risk assessments, training, and environmental initiatives.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
  • Prepare and organize documentation for audits, inspections, and permits.
  • Participate in workplace safety inspections and hazard identification activities.
  • Support investigations of minor incidents and near misses by gathering data and assisting with root cause analysis.
  • Help develop and deliver EHS training materials for employees.
  • Maintain training records and assist in tracking compliance with required programs.
  • Assist with waste disposal tracking, recycling programs, and pollution control initiatives.
  • Support environmental audits and sustainability projects.
  • Collect and organize EHS performance data for analysis.
  • Assist in preparing reports on safety metrics and environmental compliance.

Qualifications:
  • Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Interest: Environmental sustainability and workplace safety.

About the company

Rittal is a German manufacturer of electrical enclosures for use in industrial settings. Founded in 1961, Rittal is a subsidiary of the Friedhelm Loh Group. The name Rittal is derived from the place where the company was founded – Rittershausen in Dietzhölztal. The company headquarters is in Herborn.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite