Safety Engineering Intern
Southwire Company
Carrollton, GAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This position will support the Health and Safety team by assisting with programs and initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. The Safety Engineering Intern will play a key role in supporting workplace safety initiatives by analyzing trends, conducting compliance audits, and developing actionable improvement plans. The internship offers hands-on experience in safety culture development, risk assessment, and engineering controls. The role emphasizes influencing safe behaviors, improving safety standards, and collaborating across departments to drive change. The ideal candidate is observant, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to promoting health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and propose engineering controls such as machine guarding and fall protection enhancements.
- Conduct self-assessments and compliance audits aligned with OSHA standards.
- Learn and apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate workplace hazards.
- Support development and delivery of safety training materials and programs.
- Participate in Kaizen events and hazard identification activities.
- Collect, analyze, and report safety data and incident trends.
- Help maintain safety documentation and compliance records.
- Research and recommend best practices to enhance workplace safety culture.
- Collaborate with team members on safety improvement projects and initiatives.
- Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or Industrial Engineering.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.
Internship Details
- Shift: May 17th - Aug 6th
- Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00