Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Co-op Student

Job Description

About the Company

The company offering this opportunity is TIMET, an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description: Fall 2025 Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Co-op Student

This is a paid co-op student opportunity available for Fall 2025, which includes a housing stipend.

Opportunity Details:
• Duration: A minimum of a 3-month assignment. Alternatively, part-time employment (20+ hours per week) for 6 months also qualifies.
• Employment Type: Co-op student.

EHS Co-op Student Summary:
The EHS Co-op Student will engage in job assignments directly related to their functional environmental or safety discipline. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world EHS challenges within a professional setting.

Essential Functions:
The EHS Co-op Student will be responsible for a variety of tasks crucial to maintaining a safe and environmentally compliant workplace. These include:
• Applying EHS principles learned in an academic setting to practical, real-world situations.
• Collaborating with the hourly workforce to proactively address and resolve day-to-day safety concerns.
• Developing Department Hazard Maps to identify and visualize potential risks within various work areas.
• Reviewing and assessing existing Environmental / Safety Policies, Procedures, and Programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Conducting Respirator Fit Testing for employees to ensure proper protection and compliance.
• Performing a Plant-wide Hearing Conservation Survey to monitor noise levels and assess employee hearing health.
• Gathering and researching Safety Data for the Safety Department to support informed decision-making and trend analysis.
• Executing Confined Space Entry Evaluations to ensure safe entry and work procedures in restricted areas.
• Performing Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for various processes and tasks to identify hazards and implement control measures.
• Working on various environmental projects, contributing to the company’s sustainability and compliance initiatives.
• Attending safety training sessions and other appropriate educational opportunities, such as the Jefferson County Safety Council Luncheon and participating in Emergency Response & Fire Brigade activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the EHS department’s objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:
Beyond the essential functions, the co-op student will also:
• Perform daily safety inspections to identify and mitigate immediate hazards.
• Bring any identified safety concerns directly to the Safety Department for prompt action and resolution.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
• Applicants must be a full-time student actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in an Environmental or Safety discipline.

Special Skills:
• Demonstrated knowledge of related environmental, health, and safety engineering practices and regulatory compliance (e.g., EPA, OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio is required for data management, reporting, and process documentation.