EHS InternshipCo-Op- Summer 2025
EHS InternshipCo-Op- Summer 2025
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Job Description
AFL manufactures industryleading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue and employ approximately 7000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer!
- Corporate Housing AFL offers corporate housing to all nonlocal students free of charge!
- Gas Stipend for those students who are driving more than 50 miles AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of that financial burden
- Great Pay!
Description
The EHS CoOp/ Intern supports the EHS activities for multiple Manufacturing Facilities located in the Duncan SC area. This position will assist with compliance of AFL and regulatory requirements. The incumbent evaluates and recommends solutions to EHS related problems. We are currently seeking EHS Interns or Co/Ops for Summer 2025.
The Summer 2025 rotation will be onsite in Duncan SC. The rotation will be from May 2025 to August 2025.
Responsibilities
- Support the Environmental Health and Safety team at multiple facilities.
- Improve policies procedures programs and tools to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
- Conducts investigations into associates hazard reporting suggestions and complaints
- Improve procedures and training for compliance with relevant OSHA Standards and company EHS policies
- Support AFL safety and environmental initiatives
- Works with plant operations teams to evaluate develop and update Safe Work Instructions/Job Safety Analyses
- Engages site leadership and production associates to ensure effective implementation of key EHS programs and improve organizational culture
- Leverages and analyzes EHS data to identify opportunities for improvement and establish sustainable corrective action plans
- Monitor compliance with applicable environmental programs and permits (i.e. industrial wastewater stormwater air emissions hazardous waste etc.
- Assists with the of the ergonomic program through proactive identification of highrisk activities completion of ergonomic assessments and implementation of corrective action plans
Personal Qualities
- ProblemSolving Excellent ability to define problems collect data establish facts draw valid conclusions and provide suggestions for improvements or corrective actions
- Interpersonal skills Communicates and works well with all levels of the organization; develops relationships with stakeholders to ensure their involvement and commitment
- Initiative Develops new and innovative methods for implementing EHS processes
- Autonomous Able to set priorities while working under limited supervision
- Accommodating Treats all associates as customers; shows a high degree of empathy for employee concerns and complaints
Qualifications
- Course work towards a bachelors degree in an EHSrelated field
- Applied work experience project experience or volunteer experience with environmental health and safety programs
- Knowledgeable in Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Requires general personal computer skills as well as the ability to use Microsoft Operating System and specialized EHS systems
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) must be an effective listener
Working Conditions
- Normal office and manufacturing facility environment.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
