EHSS Intern

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Environmental Health and Safety Intern​

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

Overview:

• Develop and track recycling efforts.
• Update SDS chemical inventory and SDS signage and awareness. 
• Evaluate EHS activities to determine adherence to corporate policies and programs, as well as Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Assist with overseeing compliance with governmental regulations and corporate programs
• Perform audits, and inspections for regulatory compliance, analyze and implement solutions of all environmental permits and processes (NPDES, SPCC, EPCRA, site-wide disposal efforts, etc. and remediation activities.
• Execute onsite support services for the entire lifecycle of hazardous materials management programs by performing chemical inventories, segregating chemicals, and shipping hazardous waste off-site.
• Ensures compliance with site security and emergency preparedness.
• Perform environmental regulatory inspections for Air, Water, Waste, etc, and analyze the results of the inspections.
• Assist in sustainability efforts to reduce waste to landfills, electricity, natural gas, water use, etc.
• Develop and implementation of programs designed for Continuous Improvement with EHS efforts.
• Assist in accident investigation programs and procedures to ensure work-related injuries are reported and investigated 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
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• A Junior or Senior at the Four Year University or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred.
• 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, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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.

Additional Information:

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.  

Salary range:

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.