What you'll do:
Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Intern - EHS (12-month) to join our team. This position is based at our Milton, ON facility.
Position Overview
The primary function of this role is to work with the site EHS team to support the plant's environmental health and safety management system. This is a fast-paced role is ideal for a confident self-starter eager to learn and contribute in a high-performing environment focused on continuous improvement. The successful candidate will report to the EHS Manager.
Essential Functions:
• Collaborate with EHS and the plant's MESH Champions to facilitate compliance with the local and corporate requirements and drive rapid improvement in key site EHS programs, such as emergency response, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, fall protection, waste management and machine safeguarding.
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• Coordinate activities helping to prepare the plant for its validated EHS audit, eg. coaching employees and leaders, scheduling, room bookings and Gemba walks.
• Support the plant's Joint Health and Safety Committee, helping to directly resolve hazards they identify.
• Deliver and coordinate health and safety training to production and office employees.
• Participate in plant 5S+ activities, LEAN events, and weekly EHS-related kaizens.
• Complete monthly first aid, eyewash, safety shower and spill kit inspections.
• Perform data entry of incidents into the corporate tracking system, Prism.
• File hard copy and electronic copy EHS records.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Working toward or having recently completed a college diploma or university degree in an engineering, science, Kinesiology, Environmental Engineering, Environment/Sustainability programs, Occupational Health and Safety or technical discipline with direct relevance to EHS.
• No Sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
• No relocation provided.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior EHS work experience, ideally in an industrial environment.
Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint).
• Effective time management, prioritization, and project management skills.
Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.html
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.