Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible Environmental Health and Safety Intern to join our team. As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Intuitive, you will work with an EHS specialists/ manager, to undertake projects directed at specific topics such as equipment safety, chemical safety, occupational ergonomics, and training & education.
EHS Interns also work closely with cross-functional teams ranging from production to engineering to provide EHS support for day-to-day operations, conduct safety walkthroughs and audits, participate in analyses of workplace incidents and help drive corrective actions.
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct risk assessments such as job hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and equipment safety assessments.
- Support environmental programs such as air permitting compliance and stormwater compliance.
- Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies
- Deliver trainings/safety tailgates on EHS topics.
- Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations
- Always ensure the company is prepared to submit all relevant health and safety documents
- Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials and supplies
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies
- Knowledge in local, state level, national and international laws and regulations related to protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees
University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:
- University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
- Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.
Required Education and Training
- Current enrollment in an Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Public Health degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Administrative and record keeping skills
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including action oriented, focused urgency and driving for results
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize and schedule work to meet business needs
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with others in team environment; effective interactions in cross department teams
- Computer proficiency in PC, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Outlook, Smartsheets
- Detail orientated, with emphasis on accuracy and completeness
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.
Base Salary Range Region 2: $41,600 USD - $64,480 USD
Shift: Day
Travel: 25% of the time
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.