Environmental Health & Safety Intern (EHS Intern) at Coats – LaVergne, Tennessee

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will gain hands-on experience applying environmental, health, and safety principles within a production environment. This role supports day-to-day EHS operations, compliance efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with the EHS Manager and cross-functional teams. The intern will contribute to projects that promote regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily activities to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and company standards
• Assist with updating Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Lockout/Tagout procedures using Brady 360
• Participate in routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments in production and field service environments
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
• Support the continuous improvement of the Field Service Safety Program
• Track and analyze EHS metrics and assist with preparing reports and dashboards
• Assist with maintaining EHS documentation, files, and records
• Support regulatory compliance activities aligned with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
• Assist with development and delivery of EHS training materials and safety communications
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities and safety meetings
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to support EHS objectives
• Promote safety awareness by assisting with communications and follow-up on corrective actions
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the EHS Manager

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Exposure or coursework in environmental, industrial hygiene, or safety disciplines preferred
• Basic understanding of occupational safety principles and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and field service environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.