HSE Intern

Job Description

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of the Knorr-Bremse Group—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, serving customers around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

New York Air Brake 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.

About the Internship Location

Snyder Equipment Company, a division of New York Air Brake, is nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. Enjoy experiences like none other! Get your kicks at the Birthplace of Route 66, drive through Fantastic Caverns, or wander around The Granddaddy of All Outdoor Stores, Bass Pro Shops. We are just an hour from Branson, the world’s live music capital. Springfield offers a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities, world-class museums, hiking trails, and don’t forget the Lake of the Ozarks. Our interns start in May and work through August. You can expect 40 hours per week plus lots of fun. There is something for everyone as a summer intern at Snyder.

Responsibilities

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 the resolution of employee occupational injuries, environmental incidents, and property loss events.
• Assist with process safety improvement projects, including use of 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

• Seeking: Bachelor Degree
• Degree Program: Health and Safety, Environmental, or Industrial Engineering

Compensation

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Springfield, MO or remote is $16.00 to $25.00 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will depend on their class year/status.