Intern - Environmental Health and Safety

Position Title: Intern - Environmental Health and Safety
Location of Position: United States, Wisconsin, Sturgeon Bay
Business Group: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Position Type: Internship; Temporary; Non-Exempt
Reports To: Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Job Summary: This position supports the Environmental Health & Safety function at our Sturgeon Bay, WI shipyard. We have significant heavy manufacturing in fab shops and on the waterfront across our 63-acre facility. The successful candidate will support our team by pursuing innovative safety solutions that focus on employee wellbeing, manufacturing efficiency, and environmental awareness.

Description:

• Support the EHS department with general tasks.
• Promote a proactive safety culture in production.
• Evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with company safety standards and local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Provide workers' compensation support.
• Document incidents to identify causes and determine proactive measures to prevent future incidents.
• Analyze and recommend measures to protect workers from hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Support safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
• Work with the onsite medical clinic.
• Support new-employee and contractor health and safety orientations, and participate in developing presentation materials.
• Inspect areas for fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
• Handle minor medical treatment and triage minor medical injuries or industrial incidents.
• Support environmental spill prevention and response.
• Assist with OSHA, WIDNR, and Coast Guard inspections.
• Break down time: 50% field support / 50% office support.
• Additional projects as assigned.
• Able to engage in energetic pursuits on the waterfront.
• Maintain a commitment to Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.
• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS
• ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY
• COLLABORATES

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field (or senior-level status in an accredited program)
• Valid Driver's License
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual language skills (oral & written)
• Active listening skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills

About Us: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we are an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. Our portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges, and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels, along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value, and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world.