Intern I, Student Support na Progress Rail
Progress Rail · Mayfield, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em Mayfield
Job Purpose
2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Student Intern will help develop and execute components of an Environmental, Safety, and Health program. This involves administrative and field tasks that fall in line with local, state, and federal regulations.
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Student Intern will help develop and execute components of an Environmental, Safety, and Health program. This involves administrative and field tasks that fall in line with local, state, and federal regulations.
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Education / Training
• Student in good standing, pursusing a Bachelor's degree with an Occupational Safety and Health major.
Job Title
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern
City
Mayfield
Key Job Elements
• Digitalize daily/monthly inspections;
• Evaluate the EHS department training programs to ensure compliance;
• Develop site specific job safety analysis (JSA) sheets;
• Facilitate industrial hygiene sampling;
• Perform new hire safety training;
• Assist with a documentation retention overhaul;
• Track EHS performance and trends.
• Evaluate the EHS department training programs to ensure compliance;
• Develop site specific job safety analysis (JSA) sheets;
• Facilitate industrial hygiene sampling;
• Perform new hire safety training;
• Assist with a documentation retention overhaul;
• Track EHS performance and trends.
Qualifications and Experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Problem solving skills and analytical thinking;
• Ability to work independently and also contribute in a team environment;
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong ability to multi-task.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs. Lifting boxes of paper;
• Motion – This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment;
• Work Environment – Work is in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams;
• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.
• Problem solving skills and analytical thinking;
• Ability to work independently and also contribute in a team environment;
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong ability to multi-task.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs. Lifting boxes of paper;
• Motion – This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment;
• Work Environment – Work is in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams;
• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Job Category
Environmental Health and Safety
Work Location Options
Mayfield
State:
Kentucky
