Safety Intern

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek individuals that share our passion for excellence.

Business Unit/Department: Operations

Location: Lawrence, PA

Job Summary: 

Under the direction of the Safety Manager, the Safety Intern will support ECI’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and accident-free workplace. This internship provides hands-on experience in safety management, compliance, and training, offering valuable exposure to real-world safety operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing ECI’s safety systems, processes, and procedures to support a culture of safety and compliance.
• Maintain and analyze key safety data, including OSHA 300 logs, ISNetworld records, and safety observation reports, to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and delivery of safety training programs that align with internal and customer requirements.
• Publish weekly toolbox talks and contribute to monthly safety reports.
• Participate in and help coordinate internal safety committee meetings.
• Assist in the incident investigation process and contribute to corrective action planning.
• Promote and support a proactive safety culture by engaging with employees at all levels.

 The Ideal Candidate:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety or occupational health or technical discipline with significant related experience and exposure to OSHA general industry requirements (preferred)
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a developed competency to influence others
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams including knowledge of basic facilitation techniques
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Must be an effective listener

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY – Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.
• INTEGRITY – Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details Those interested in employment following an internship will be considered based on current openings, performance during internship, and proximity to graduation. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability