Job Information
AeroVironment 2025 Summer Internship - Environmental Health and Safety in Moorpark, California
Worker Type
Supplemental
Job Description
Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety Intern has the opportunity to work with and be mentored by Environmental Health & Safety Specialists in conducting inspections and measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
Helps develop, implement, and monitor company environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) intern assists with collecting, preparing for pick up, and monitoring hazardous waste at all sites
Participates in all aspects of the EHS inspection, investigation, and audit program (Hazardous waste inspections, building safety inspections, incident investigations, ISO 14001 auditing, etc.)
Follow procedures to monitor health and safety at designated locations, such as ergonomics and proper PPE use
Assists in educating, monitoring, and training personnel in safe work procedures
Demonstrates the correct use of personal and general safety equipment. Observers to make sure that workers are using required protective gear, such as masks, safety glasses and safety toes shoes
Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment
Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications ( Preferred Skills & Experience)
Currently enrolled and working on a 4-year degree in a related field (environmental protection, health, industrial hygiene, safety, physical science, engineering, chemistry, biology, etc.)
0–1yearofexperienceinarelatedfieldwithexperienceworkingwithhazardousmaterials and hazardous waste
3.0 GPA or higher preferred
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
CurrentcertificationinDOT,CalOSHA30-hour,HazardWasteManagement preferred
DemonstratescompetencyinresearchingandapplyingEHScomplianceregulationstosite operations
MaintainalevelofcompetenceinEHSregulatory compliance
Haseffectiveproblem-solving,analytical,interpersonalandcommunication skills
P hysical Demands
Abilitytoworkinanofficeandmanufacturingenvironment (Constant)
Abletoclimbladders,stoop,kneel,twist,bend (Occasional)
Abilitytoliftupto50pounds (Occasional)
Ability to transition betweensitting, standing, and walkingforextendedperiods of time (Frequent)
ITAR Requirement:
T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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ABOUT US
At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.
Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.
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