Health & Safety Intern

Location: Chicago, IL, United States Department: 003 - Intern

JOB SUMMARY

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Available Shift

1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated  per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

Join our Global Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability (HSE&S) team! As part of the environmental compliance and sustainability (E&S) crew, you’ll help us achieve our sustainability goals by analyzing data, conducting research, and creating insightful reports.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collect and analyze environmental data.

Report generation and graphical information presentation.

Monitor processes (e.g. basic industrial hygiene activities)

Research on pollution prevention (e.g. reuse, recycling and reduction initiatives).

Participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Observe behavioral based safety.

Involved in Personal Protective Equipment program selection, recycling, and auditing.

Involved in ergonomic training and assessments

Interact with production Team Members, Leadership, Product and Process Engineers, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Environmental Engineering or Industrial

Engineering (related disciplines will be considered).

• Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to provide fresh ideas to improve processes .
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and PC Skills.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, policy, and occupational safety is preferred.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Moderate
• Lifting: Minimal
• Walking: Frequent walking moderate distances (less than¼ mile)
• Carrying: Minimal
• Pushing: Minimal
• Pulling: Minimal
• Bending: Minimal
• Reaching: Minimal
• Handling: Minimal
• Environment: office and plant floor - fluctuating temperatures
• Other: Frequent use of PC keyboard and mouse as well as digital camera

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].