Health, Safety, and Environmental Intern

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. If youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, theres only one choice.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Intern 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to: 

• Become familiar with Confined Space Regulations and Program, audit Facilities Inventory and confirm Hazard Assessments;
• Become familiar with the sites Emergency Response Program, including assisting in improving evacuation and Take Cover procedures and assist with developing multiple types of training;
• Assist with updating and correcting Evacuation & Take Cover maps;
• Assist in developing a visitor emergency preparedness information sheet/pamphlet;
• Learn Bayers hazardous work permit system and assist in approving the usability of permits. Help SMEs determine if their permits can be completed electronically and determine approval workflow;
• Assist with quarterly lab inspection tracking and reporting;
• Become familiar with Lock Out Tag Out Regulations and Program;
• Validate Equipment Specific Procedures and audit Lock Out Tag Out program requirements;
• Assist with Machine Guard Assessments to confirm compliance;
• Assist with “Alternative Controls” Safe Access to Machinery Program;
• Assist with Contractor Guest database and validation of contractor approval status;
• Assist with digitalization of High-Risk Work Permits (Confined Space, Excavation, Aerial Lift, Elevated Work, Hot Work, Mobile Crane, Breaking into Pipelines);
• Provide Job Safety Analysis Program support;
• Provide documentation and file storage administrative support;
• Assist with planning Health and Safety employee engagement events (examples include Health and Safety Day vendor fair, blood drives, or incident prevention campaigns).

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene and/or Environmental Engineering/Compliance. A Safety & Emergency Preparedness emphasis is a plus;
• Completion of college sophomore or junior year;
• Classes completed in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Engineering/Compliance will be beneficial;
• Ability to work within a team environment and semi independently after receiving direction on work projects;
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new software programs;
• Organization, time management, and attention to detail;
• Willingness to learn.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.20 to $30.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location, market data/ranges, an applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.