EHS Co-Op - Fall 2026

SUMMARY

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional EH&S discipline.  These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization while meeting all federal, state, & local compliance requirements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Apply principles that he or she has learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and product design and improvement from an EH&S standpoint.
• Will work with the hourly workforce to address day-to-day safety concerns.
•  Develop & improve material handling issues throughout the facility.
• Work with outside vendors and consultants to eliminate lifting injuries.
• Investigate all facility accidents & injuries to develop corrective actions.
• Perform weekly inspections for hazardous waste,
• Identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects relating to EH&S discipline.
• Review and analyze PPE requirements for the various departments and process related functions.
• Attend regular departmental safety meetings and monthly union safety committee meeting.
• Attend training sessions, symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Take ownership and responsibility for identified EH&S projects on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop and refine EH&S and emergency response procedures for the facility.
• Perform new hire safety training and orientation.
• Participate on teams for assigned projects to analyze improvements, new product applications, and develop requirements with the team to ensure compliance with applicable EH&S regulations.
• Oversee all aspects of hazardous waste including disposal and reduction of waste generated.
• Work to reduce all forms waste generated, increase recycling, and reduce disposal cost.
• Perform job risk analysis for various processes and task.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or MBA.
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Knowledge of EH&S engineering practices, IH sampling, regulatory compliance for OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, & NEC.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
•  US Citizen or Permanent Resident                                       

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Students will spend 50% of their time in the office and 50% on the plant floor.

Minimal travel may be required. 

OTHER BENEFITS

• Co-ops will be paid $25.00 hour/40-hours a week.
• Given top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions.