Summer Intern - Safety (Sustainability)

TL;DR

Summer Intern - Safety (Sustainability): Supporting safety compliance and documentation for sustainable waste-to-energy facilities with an accent on regulatory tracking and safety training. Focus on managing VPP recertification, medical surveillance, and analyzing safety data using Ideagen.

Location: Onsite in Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Salary: $35,600 - $47,300 USD (annualized)

Company

Global leader in sustainable waste solutions providing carbon-negative outcomes through innovative waste-to-energy technology.

What you will do

• Track safety compliance and manage documentation control.
• Assist with VPP recertification processes.
• Support safety procedure requirements, including medical surveillance and hearing conservation.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientations and conduct required monthly safety training.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and track subsequent action items.
• Analyze near miss and behavior-based safety data using the Ideagen management system.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Positive, motivated self-starter capable of managing assignments independently.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Niagara Falls, NY.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship and knowledge sharing with industry experts in renewable energy and sustainability.
• In-depth learning about Waste to Energy operations.
• Access to leadership talks, skill-building workshops, and networking events.
• Inclusive workplace environment focused on trust and breakthrough capabilities.