Environment, Health, & Safety Co-Op: Fall 2024/Winter 2025 – Deer Creek

Company Profile 

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description 

Job Title: EH&S Intern/Co-op Student

Department: Environmental, Health, & Safety

Reports To: EH&S Manager

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SUMMARY

The EHS co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional Environmental and Health & Safety (EH&S) discipline. 

3-month or 6-month opportunity available. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply EHS principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process EH&S improvements & solutions.
• Work with the hourly workforce to address day-to-day safety & health concerns, as requested.
• Recommend material handling & ergonomics solutions to reduce the risk of sprain/strain injuries throughout the facility.
• Assist in the investigation of all facility accidents & injuries & the development of corrective actions.
• Perform periodic EH&S inspections, as assigned by the EH&S Group.
• Document, organize, and maintain up to date EH&S compliance requirements in the EH&S software system & hard filing system.
• Review and analyze PPE requirements for the various departments and process related functions.
• Take ownership and responsibility for identified EH&S projects on the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with environmental improvements, such as waste minimization opportunities.
• Perform and/or revise job/task safety risk assessments.
• Other EH&S duties as assigned.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 

• Knowledge of EH&S practices
• Manufacturing
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access
• Good written and verbal communication

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Environmental, Health, or Safety discipline preferred. Other related fields will also be considered.

Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Student will spend 60%-70% of time in the manufacturing plant. The position may require contact with hazardous chemicals. Minimal travel may be required. 

OTHER BENEFITS

This is a 40-hour week position for which Co-ops will be paid for their hours worked. The hourly rate for this position is $25. A housing allowance will be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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