Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$39,500.00-$50,500.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Interns thrive at JM because we give our employees the ability to do things, they wouldn't be able to anywhere else. As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern in Richmond, IN, you will promote, implement, and coordinate safety and environmental tasks. Working with plant management team at all levels within the organization to support the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance, and Protection. 

We take a holistic approach to our internships by assigning meaningful projects, educating interns on JM's history and values, and providing additional development and volunteer opportunities.

At the completion of their summer internship, JM interns present their work to senior management at our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. These leaders provide valuable feedback and insight for interns as they enter the workforce. 

What to Expect:

• Challenging and fulfilling projects related to your skills and interests
• Intern seminars on engineering and business practices
• Possible full-time employment opportunities
• Volunteer and community-building activities
• Insight and feedback from JM executives
• Intern social events
• Competitive pay
• Possible travel opportunities

Your Day to Day:

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, compliance requirements, and facility “Safety Vision”.
• Understand and follow all safety and environmental programs and evaluate as necessary.
• Conduct Behavior Based Safety Observations.
• Conduct environmental and safety audits according to established schedules.
• Partner with shift supervisors to develop personal safety leadership model and improve their safety performance.
• Assist with completing environmental documents and records.
• Always use safe work practices, follows all safety rules and procedures, immediately reports any hazardous conditions, and fully participate in safety programs.
• Performs other duties as directed.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree, Occupational, Health and Safety or Environmental
• Completed at least Sophomore year of undergraduate course work and enrolled in EHS major. 
• Passionate about working safely.
• Excellent communication, training, and organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• GPA of at least 3.0 at an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Basic understanding of production processes.
• Strategic and creative thinking

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.