Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern AZEK
Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
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Job Summary
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.
With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
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As a James Hardie intern you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure strengthen your professional and technical skills and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program you will collaborate with experienced professionals build valuable relationships across the organization and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.
Internship Objective
Gain hands-on experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) by supporting process improvement initiatives documentation management and site safety programs within a manufacturing environment. The intern will develop technical analytical and communication skills while helping create accurate organized and sustainable EHS resources that support compliance and operational excellence.
By the end of the internship the intern will update and field-verify facility and emergency response maps identify and document EHS improvement opportunities track corrective actions to completion or ownership assignment and present a final summary of project outcomes recommendations and opportunities for continued improvement. The internship will provide a strong foundation in manufacturing EHS practices hazard identification and cross-functional collaboration.
Internship Responsibilities
- Review and update facility line drawings fire extinguisher maps evacuation routes severe weather maps and emergency equipment locations.
- Assist with environmental compliance activities including chemical inventories waste inspections spill-prevention readiness stormwater reviews and recordkeeping
- Collaborate with EHS team members to ensure training materials reflect current policies procedures and best practices.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
- Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Skills
- Target major: pursuing degree in OESH/Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office even AutoCAD may be helpful.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable spending time on the production floor and engaging with plant operations.
As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $20 to $25 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and may change over time.
- Full-time work experience and competitive pay
- Meaningful projects with business impact
- Mentorship and guidance
- Feedback and evaluation
- Exposure to James Hardie culture
- Networking opportunities and skill development
This role is an opportunity to join the AZEK Group LLC a part of the James Hardie Building Products family of companies where youll contribute to a culture driven by growth collaboration and meaningful impact.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Required Experience:
Intern
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