2027 Summer Health Safety Environmental Internship-Jefferson City

Location:Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob ID:R0143630Date Posted:2026-09-01Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Administration & FacilitiesJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:At Hitachi Energy, you can work with purpose from the very start of your career. Whether you're a student or a recent graduate, you'll have the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to innovative projects that inspire the next era of sustainable energy. Our inclusive environment fosters growth, learning, and collaboration, empowering you to make a meaningful impact from day one.Our internships are designed to first and foremost act as a learning experience for students. Interns are valued members of our team and are assigned meaningful work that supports their growth, as well as our company goals. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo, drive innovation through new ideas, and collaborate with our global community of employees.How our internship applications work:We know that applying for multiple internships can be overwhelming, so we’ve simplified the process. Please apply to one internship role based on your major and location. When you apply to one of these job listings, our recruiting team reviews your application and matches you to the most relevant internship within that category.Please note: You only need to apply to one internship posting to be considered for multiple roles. Please apply for the job posting that is most closely related to your major.Role could include positions like Health, Safety, EnvironmentalThis Summer internship is a 12 week program that will take place in-person at our factory in Jefferson City, MO.Internships are:12-week learning journeyFull-time, paid summer positionOpportunities available across all our major USA locationsComprehensive program of meaningful projects where you can make a real impactImpactful and meaningful challenges to solve through real workOpportunity to build a diverse network and gain hands-on experienceInternship Responsibilities:HealthAssist with ergonomic risk reduction programIdentify innovative solutions for ergonomic hazardsAssist with hearing conservation program including hearing tests and noise reduction projectsAssist with engaging employees in health related activitiesSafetyReview job hazard risk assessments and related work instructions to updateCreate job hazard risk summary pagesCreate new job hazard risk assessments for maintenance and other non-production activitiesIdentify innovative solutions to reduce job riskProduct life-cycle analysis, waste stream mapping, projects for reuse and recirculation of resourcesSustainability & EnvironmentAssist with compressed air use reduction programUpdate chemical inventory and associated monitoring requirementsMiscellaneous projects to achieve Hitachi Energy Carbon 2030 and biodiversity goalsYour Background:Obtaining a bachelor’s or `master’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, HSE Management, Health Science or Health Education, NursingCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.Ability to work across cultures.Good conceptual and analytical thinkingEffective working within a team.Self-motivated and ability to work independently.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr