EHS Intern

The EHS Intern will be a champion for safety and compliance in the workplace.  Key duties of the position will include program development and rollout, safety training review and development, documentation review and filing.

 Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Perform job hazard analysis (JHA) in all departments, review findings, and develop suggestions based on the findings.
• Assist with roll out of behavioral based observations program and corresponding training in all departments.
• Review, update, and develop employee safety training.
• Review, update, and organize Toolbox Safety Talks.
• Review and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) based on updated chemical inventory.
• Update production floor safety boards.
• Assist with regular safety, environment, and compliance audits on the production floor.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Pursuing a 4-year bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, sustainability, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or other related degree program.
• Basic experience/understanding of safety.
• Basic math and statistical skills.
• Organized and self-directed; strong attention to detail and quality.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically in Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to frequently sit, stand, and walk for periods of time, supporting both the plant (on the floor) and doing office work (on the computer)
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs on occasion

Regular work schedule is M-F (Summer)

Who We Are 

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings. 

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond. 

Mission

Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products. 

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers. 

Physical Work Conditions

• 50 – 50 split between office and plant work environment
• While working on the floor there will be work with and around moving machinery, fumes and chemicals. 
• Office work requires sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone.
• The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  GEOTEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Values

“TRUE Values” 

• TEAM –we before me 
• RELIABLE –every day in every way 
• URGENT –the drive to do 
• ENTERPRISING –be curious 

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• HSA employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing
• Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more)

Learn more at GEOTEK.com