Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern (Summer 2025)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. We are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern for Summer 2025 who is passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture. This opportunity will be a 10-week, paid internship beginning May 27th, 2025. 

This internship will be based at our cement plant in Holly Hill, SC. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As an EHS Intern, you will work closely with our team to ensure that all plant personnel and contractors adhere to the highest safety standards. You will play a key role in revitalizing and updating our current safety programs, while also engaging with employees in the field to refine safety procedures.

• Safety Program Revitalization: Review, update, and relaunch existing safety programs to align with current industry standards and company policies. Actively participate in the continuous improvement of safety initiatives, contributing fresh ideas and perspectives.
• Field Engagement: Conduct daily interactions with plant employees and contractors, providing guidance on safety practices and procedures. Monitor the proper functioning of field equipment, identifying and reporting any issues or hazards to ensure safe operation.
• Inspections and Troubleshooting: Perform regular safety inspections, troubleshooting, and quality testing of equipment and processes. Document and report findings, and provide recommendations for corrective actions to improve safety standards.
• Safety Protocols: Assist in the implementation and monitoring of safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with Holcim standards.
• Skill Application: Utilize a range of skills and knowledge in day-to-day operations, working collaboratively to achieve team and company goals.
• Executive Presentation: At the end of your internship, you'll present your learnings and contributions to our executive leadership team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for enthusiastic students who meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program majoring in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or similar field.
• Strong academic performance with a solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at various sites.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• High energy and a proactive approach to tackling new challenges.
• A team player who can collaborate across different levels of the organization.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field, gaining hands-on experience and firsthand knowledge of our business operations.

SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT

• Work Schedule: This is an onsite role with a mandatory 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, working an 8-hour shift each day.
• Work Environment: You’ll be working in various office/cement/and aggregate environments where you’ll encounter moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and more.
• Transportation: Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from their worksites.
• Travel: Throughout the internship, you may need to travel to other sites for tours, shadowing experiences, or intern events.

BENEFITS OF OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

• Industry Experience: Gain practical experience within the building materials industry.
• Professional Development: Benefit from mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
• Dynamic Culture: Be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
• Career Path: Explore potential opportunities for full-time employment after graduation with a fast-growing and successful company.