YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment Intern, are to: 

• Survey the facility for confined spaces, conduct an assessment of the permit-entry requirements for each in accordance with Cal/OSHA regulation, and update the facility’s existing confined space inventory;
• Audit the site’s existing Walking and Working Surfaces and Ladder Safety standards against Cal/OSHA requirements and propose program revisions as necessary to address any identified deficiencies;
• Audit the site’s chemical inventory to verify the accuracy of hazardous material volumes, locations, and hazard;
• Review chemical hazard labelling in the field and propose corrective actions plans to address any deficiencies in the site’s inventory and labeling procedures;
• Digitize archival records and review current recordkeeping procedures to identify opportunities for improved efficiency;
• Propose practical changes to HSES recordkeeping practices as appropriate to minimize paper records;
• Inventory, calibrate, and maintain the site’s Industrial Hygiene monitoring equipment. Learn how sound level meters, noise dosimeters, colorimetric sampling tubes, and other equipment work and how they are used to ensure a safe work environment;
• Assist HSES staff as needed with continuous improvement projects for other occupational health, safety, and environmental programs.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a minimum of bachelor’s degree program;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to deal professionally with internal customers of various organizational levels;
• Ability to work effectively within a departmental team and with members of the same or higher organizational levels;
• Excellent organization, documentation, prioritization and scheduling skills together with an overall desire to learn;
• Basic problem solving and project management abilities together with a professional image;
• Ability to work independently and multi-task;
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office with intermediate level proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with others and independent thought;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursing a degree in occupational safety, biological sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, or similar field.