EHS Co-Op Summer 2026

Mentor, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional EH&S discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization while meeting all federal state & local compliance requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Apply principles that he or she has learned in school to hands-on situations such as process and product design and improvement from an EH&S standpoint.
Will work with the hourly workforce to address day-to-day safety concerns.
Develop & improve material handling issues throughout the facility.
Work with outside vendors and consultants to eliminate lifting injuries.
Investigate all facility accidents & injuries to develop corrective actions.
Perform weekly inspections for hazardous waste
Identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects relating to EH&S discipline.
Review and analyze PPE requirements for the various departments and process related functions.
Attend regular departmental safety meetings and monthly union safety committee meeting.
Attend training sessions symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities.
Take ownership and responsibility for identified EH&S projects on the manufacturing floor.
Develop and refine EH&S and emergency response procedures for the facility.
Perform new hire safety training and orientation.
Participate on teams for assigned projects to analyze improvements new product applications and develop requirements with the team to ensure compliance with applicable EH&S regulations.
Oversee all aspects of hazardous waste including disposal and reduction of waste generated.
Work to reduce all forms waste generated increase recycling and reduce disposal cost.
Perform job risk analysis for various processes and task.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient with Microsoft Office
Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
US Citizen or Permanent Resident

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEQUALIFICATIONS

Full-time student pursuing a bachelors degree or MBA.
Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Knowledge of EH&S engineering practices IH sampling regulatory compliance for OSHA EPA NFPA ANSI & NEC.
Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel Power Point and Access
Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
US Citizen or Permanent Resident

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Students will spend 50% of their time in the office and 50% on the plant floor.

Minimal travel may be required.

OTHER BENEFITS

Co-ops will be paid $25.00 hour/40-hours a week.
Given top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions.

SUMMARYThe co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional EH&S discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization while meeting all ...