Description

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem is the leading global provider of efficient and sustainable water technologies and our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. 

We are committed to social responsibility and corporate citizenship through our Xylem Watermark program, where colleagues volunteer their time and talent to provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world, deliver disaster response, educate children, and raise global awareness about critical water issues. Innovation, diversity and inclusion are also key to our culture.

Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. We develop and provide technologies that improve the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. 

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com​

The Role: Xylem seeks to hire an EHS Safety Intern.  This position will assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of Xylem’s EHS policies and procedures and best practices, particularly related to manufacturing, distribution along with services for rental and sales of industrial pumps and related equipment at branch office in Bridgeport, NJ.

Overview:

• Development, implement, and ensure compliance in EHSSS
• Evaluate EHS activities to determine adherence to corporate policies and programs, as well as Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Oversee compliance with governmental regulations and corporate programs
• Perform audits, inspections and reporting for regulatory compliance, analyze and implement solutions of all environmental permits and processes (NPDES, SPCC, EPCRA, Form R, site wide disposal efforts, etc. and remediation activities.
• Execute onsite support services for the entire lifecycle of a hazardous materials management programs by performing chemical inventories, segregating chemicals, and shipping hazardous waste off-site
• Ensures compliance with site security and emergency preparedness
• Assist the department with the EHSSS expertise and contribute to the compliance of Corporate, State and Federal EHSSS policies and regulations.
• Perform environmental regulatory inspections for Air, Water, Waste, etc and analyze results of the inspections.
• Assist in sustainability efforts to reduce waste to landfill, electricity, nature gas, water use, etc.
• Develop and implementation of programs designed for Continuous Improvement with EHS efforts
• Direct Operation in achieving overall facility compliance and place focus on moving beyond compliance   
• Assist in accident investigation programs and procedures to ensure work-related injuries are reported and investigated in order to prevent reoccurrences.
• Perform Risk Assessments and assist in driving corrective actions and creative solutions.
• Work with supervisors and managers regarding health and safety matters
• Interact with vendors and contractors and compliance while onsite
• Review ergonomic assessments to determine the safety of employees
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• A rising junior or rising senior undergraduate with a majoring in a related field, preferred.
• Associate Safety Professional, CSP or working towards Graduate Certified Safety Professional.
• Basic math/statistical skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication and time management skills.
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing and field service environments.
• Extremely competent with the use of computers including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Gensuite software.

Why Work at Xylem!

We offer you a creative and international environment where you get the opportunity to focus on your personal and professional development together with committed and helpful colleagues. Engage as a volunteer through Xylem´s business program for community initiatives Xylem Watermark: www.xylemwatermark.com.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• This job is in an office and plant manufacturing environment five days a week. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• While performing some duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to manufacturing equipment, machinery and moving mechanical parts. Safety glasses and additional PPE are often required.
• The noise level in the work environment and plant sites can be loud and hearing protection may be required.
• Lifting up to 35 pounds will be required.
• Field: Field Service audits will be exposed to extreme cold or hot conditions which may require walking through a construction site (forest, hills, ditches, and rough, rocky terrains).
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
• Expected travel: None
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and complete assignments within small deadlines.  

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.