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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Safety & Health intern will participate and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of Occupational Safety programs and industrial hygiene activities in the Occupational Safety Department. The intern will work under the supervision of the Occupational Safety Team including the Senior Manager Occupational Safety Programs and the Lead Industrial Hygienists.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participates in the review and update of Occupational Safety programs such as Hazard Communications Program, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space.
- Assist in review of safety data sheets (SDS) for all products, materials, and chemicals under Amtrak's Chemical Approval Program.
- Assist with developing training and informational publications for distribution.
- Review Personal Protective Equipment and update specifications and collaborate with Procurement
- Analyze and interpret results, recommends appropriate corrective actions, and follow up on safety issues or concerns through completion.
- Assist in the review and trending of incident data and monitor corrective actions.
- Assist in Job Safety Analyses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or higher degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field at an accredited educational institution.
- Completed at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies or have sophomore status at minimum.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skilled in written and verbal communication.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Tableau
- Proficiency in OSHA standards, 29 CFR 1910 and 1926
- Familiarity with industrial work environments; railroad
- At least Junior status or pursuing a graduate degree
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
The hourly range is $17.50 per hour - $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.
Please be advised that the Summer 2024 internship program will run from May 20th - August 9th.
Requisition ID:161153
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Safety & Security
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:0 - 5%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
