Intern - Environmental Health and Safety

Position Title: Intern - Environmental Health and Safety

Location of Position: United States -- Wisconsin -- Sturgeon Bay

Business Group: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Position Type: Internship; Temporary; Non-Exempt

Reports To: Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the Environmental Health & Safety function at our Sturgeon Bay, WI shipyard. Significant heavy manufacturing takes place both in several fab shops, as well as on the waterfront across our vast, 63-acre facility. The successful candidate will support the 1,000+ working men and woman on our waterfront by passionately pursuing innovative and effective safety solutions that focus primarily on employee wellbeing, manufacturing efficiency and environmental awareness

Detailed Description:

• Provide general support of the EHS department.
• Promote and assist production with embracing a proactive safety culture.
• Observe and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with company safety standards as well as all local, state and federal guidelines.
• Provide workers compensation support.
• First level support for documenting incidents to identify cause and determine detailed proactive measures to prevent such instances in the future.
• Support EHS team in order to analyze and recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Provide support for safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
• Working with onsite medical clinic.
• Provide support for new-employee and contractor health and safety orientations, and participate in the development of materials for these presentations.
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
• The ability to handle minor medical treatment and properly triage minor medical injuries or industrial incidents.
• Provide support for environmental spill prevention and response.
• Assist with OSHA, WIDNR, and Coast Guard inspections.
• Break down of time: 50% field support / 50% office support.
• Additional projects as assigned.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.
• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.
• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus -- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Ensures Accountability -- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates -- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Must have attained required credits and be considered to have obtained junior or senior level status in an accredited Occupational Health & Safety program
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power Point

Qualifications:

• Bilingual language skills (oral & written) a plus
• Active listening skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

EEO Statement:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We promote a Drug Free Work Environment and require pre-employment drug testing as well as mandatory random drug testing.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at Bayshipbuilding-HR@us.fincantieri.com.