Safety Intern, Summer 2024

Title: Health and Safety Intern, Summer 2024

Location: Pasadena, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray?

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number.

Internship Summary:

Kuraray's paid internship program allows students the opportunity to obtain valuable, applicable work experience in a fast-paced, and challenging environment. The program blends real-world experience with an extensive overview of the chemical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience. The internship will be 13 weeks in duration for the summer of 2024 with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full-time. The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks.

No Housing will be provided as part of the internship.

The Health and Safety Intern will support ongoing initiatives at Kuraray safety and health activities.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of KAI Corporate and Site HSE participate and support the following:
  • Initiatives on employee HSE engagement and awareness, safety meetings, auditing, and job observations.
  • Collect, organize, and present specified data and documentation used for example in the analysis of trends in HSE performance, completion rates of employee HSE Training, and use of safety equipment and PPE.
  • Refresh PowerPoint presentations used for safety training on Corp. learning management system.
  • Non-technical update/ reformat KAI HSES Standards.
  • Assist in the implementation of a software platform for the management of industrial hygiene exposure data ( IHMate ).
  • Participate in related meetings and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a B.S. in Occupational, Safety, and Health
• Completed at least two years of college education before beginning internship.
• Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity.
• Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program.
• Must successfully pass the pre-employment screening process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status

No third-party candidates accepted.