EHS Intern

The EHS Intern will support daily Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) activities at Wärtsiläs Monterrey plants. This position provides hands-on exposure to EHS operations in an industrial environment supporting field activities data management compliance follow-up and employee engagement initiatives that contribute to regulatory compliance and incident prevention.

Location: Monterrey

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Support verification of PPE usage housekeeping standards safety signage and safe work practices.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with internal EHS rules corporate standards and client requirements.
• Support follow-up of corrective and preventive actions derived from inspections audits and incidents.
• Assist in documenting incidents near misses and hazard observations.
• Support basic data collection for incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Assist in updating job hazard analyses and risk assessments under supervision.
• Support tracking of EHS KPIs such as safety inspections near-miss reporting training completion and action follow-up.
• Maintain organized digital and physical EHS documentation.
• Support preparation of toolbox talks safety campaigns and internal communications.
• Assist in organizing EHS training sessions and tracking attendance.
• Support basic environmental controls including waste segregation and chemical storage checks.
• Assist in maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventories.
• Support preparation activities for internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Recent graduated or in last semester of a Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Safety Engineering or a related field.
• Availability to work full-time.
• Interest in Environmental Health & Safety topics within an industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of occupational safety and environmental principles (academic level).
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word).
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with different teams.
• Willingness to perform field activities in a plant environment.

What We Offer in Knowledge

• Practical exposure to EHS operations in a multinational industrial company.
• Hands-on experience with safety inspections audits and risk management activities.
• Learning opportunities in regulatory compliance EHS KPIs and continuous improvement processes.
• Development of professional skills in data management reporting and workplace communication.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced EHS professionals.
• Opportunity to apply academic knowledge in real-world industrial scenarios.