Environmental Health & Safety Student Employee at EPRI – Charlotte, North Carolina
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Requisition ID: REQ-3882
Position Type: Part time
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EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.
If you need help during the application process, please contact us at applyhelp@epri.com.Job Title:Environmental Health & Safety Student EmployeeLocation:Charlotte, NCJob Summary and Description:
The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Student will provide support to the EHS Team in the implementation and oversight of EPRI’s EHS program, policies, and initiatives.
The EHS Student will be responsible for:
Providing support for EPRI’s Chemical Control and Hazardous Waste Programs including assisting sites with chemical storage and SDS management
Support and update EPRI’s EHS webpage
Support EHS team, programs and initiatives including the site Emergency Response Teams and Corporate Safety Committees
Assists with scheduling facility safety evaluations/walkdowns while obtaining and uploading safety evaluations
Education:
Must be a currently student enrolled in an accredited university
Has completed 2 years of undergraduate studies or current masters degree
Requirements:
Exhibits high initiative
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Must be able to work out of the EPRI Charlotte Office
Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
Nice to have Experience/Knowledge:
Familiar with OSHA standards or EPA regulations
Experience with safety guidelines
Ideal Candidate:
This internship is intended to be a multi-semester position working part time during school year and full-time during summer/winter break
Rising junior, incoming senior, or first‑year master’s student pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or Natural Sciences (preferred)
The hourly rate range for Student positions are:
Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
Masters: $27-33 per hour
Ph.D: $31-36 per hour
These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office. Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
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