Training & Development Intern IS

About the Role

Clean Harbors is seeking a Training & Development Intern for their Summer 2027 Internship Program in LaPorte, TX, supporting HPC Industrial. This full-time, in-person internship offers hands-on experience in employee onboarding, training coordination, and workforce development. The intern will collaborate with experienced professionals to support new employee orientation, training activities, and programs designed for employee success. Travel to other training or branch locations may be required.

• Start Dates: May 17th or May 24th, 2027
• End Date: August 2027
• Pay: $20/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by following all safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Shadow Training & Development professionals to learn about employee onboarding and training coordination/delivery.
• Assist with facilitating Day 1 onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Support presentations on company culture, safety expectations, operational standards, and workplace policies.
• Help create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for new employees.
• Assist with training schedules, onboarding documentation, learning management systems, and employee training records.
• Support communication and coordination between new employees, instructors, Human Resources, and operational teams.
• Gain exposure to technical, safety, and competency-based training programs and employee development processes.
• Travel to other training or branch locations as needed.
• Participate in Clean Harbors Internship Program networking and professional development activities.
• Complete and present a final internship project.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Training Administration, Human Resources Learning and Development, Adult Education, or a related field.
• Strong interest in employee training, onboarding, and workforce development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and interested in developing presentation and facilitation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, instructors, and operational leaders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn new training systems, processes, and technology.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.