Environmental (Internship-Summer 2025)

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

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More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Environmental Internship (Summer 2025)

ROLE:

Assist in managing plant environmental activities in accordance with the Environment Management System. Provide project assistance to the corporate environmental function as applicable.

 RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Assist in managing all facility environmental compliance activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing continuous environmental improvements as the facility ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Representative in multi-media categories including air emission, solid waste, water use and energy use reductions.
• Assist in conducting air and water permitting activities with state agencies to facilitate the construction or modification of plant emission sources.
• Assist in facilitating the beneficial reuse of industrial by-products in lieu of landfill disposal.
• Assist in the operation and long term care of the local landfill facility owned by WFI.
• Assist in performing duties required by the Radioactive Material License for industrial gages as a Radiation Safety Officer.
• Assist in corresponding with the public, state and federal agencies to communicate WFI environmental activities.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Possess and demonstrate the following:
  • Teamwork
  • Project Management
  • Positive attitude
  • Respect and integrity
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Chemistry
• Math
• General software
• High standards of workmanship 
• Be 18 years or older

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Pursuing B.S. Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Strong math skills and experience in data analysis.
• General computer and software competence.
• Experience in administering management program systems (ISO 140001 preferred).
• Ability to manage programs and personnel with strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Applicant should have strong writing skills and be comfortable with public speaking.
• Proficiency in environmental regulatory compliance relevant to the industrial sector. 
• Experience in leadership, team building and project management skills to move projects from initial conception to completion.   
• Be enrolled in post-high school education for the Fall 2025 semester.
• Minimum of 1 completed year in related field (preferred).
• Be considered a full time student (12 credits or more).

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, references verification, and a pre-employment drug screening.

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.