Intern, Health and Safety
LOCATION: Watertown / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 8132 | JOB GRADE: 0 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsibilities will be focused on one or more of the following areas:
Participate in developing and implementing beneficial programs/projects aimed at improving environmental efficiency, employee safety, and equipment ergonomics. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of operational safety, environmental, and sustainability metrics. Participate in new equipment launch teams to complete requirements for HSE, including job hazard analysis, personal protective equipment assessments, machine guarding assessments, waste evaluations, and HSE regulatory permitting. Investigate and contribute to resolving employee occupational injuries, environmental incidents, and property loss events. Assist with process safety improvement projects, including using Six Sigma tools, lean, and project management skills as required. Contribute and participate in implementation and auditing teams to ensure OSHA, EPA, and ISO14001 / OHSAS18001 requirements are being met. Development of safety and environmental awareness training, communications material, and employee events. Liaison work with HSE, Facilities, Engineering, and other functional disciplines.
Required Skills:
Enthusiastic approach to work Resourceful – not intimidated by large assignments Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment Self-motivation and the ability to learn new assignments quickly Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills Knowledge of statistical tools preferred
Education: Pursuing a Degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering,, or Health Safety
Minimum Year: Junior
What we offer: Our internships are not all work. NYAB is located in Watertown, New York. When not working, spend your free time hiking the Adirondack Mountains, kayaking the many waterways, enjoying the beaches of Lake Ontario, or exploring the history, food, and fun the Thousand Islands Region offers. You are just a short drive to World Class Casino, Golf, Shopping, and the award-winning Finger Lakes Wine Country. Our interns begin work as early as the end of May and work up until the middle of August. Expect 40 hours per week. You will participate in special events, & and outings and take advantage of wellness and workout programs in our fitness facility. There is something for everyone as a summer intern.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!
New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.