Support EHS programs in a maritime tech startup as an intern, focusing on safety and compliance in engineering and manufacturing environments.
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The EHS Intern at Saronic Technologies will assist in the development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs across various operational settings, including engineering labs and manufacturing spaces. Key skills include knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard identification, and experience with EHS compliance software. This role is suited for students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, particularly those interested in advanced manufacturing and defense technology. The internship offers a hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment focused on maritime autonomy.
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We are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support our mission of creating a healthy and safe environment for our employees and community. You will have exposure to the development and implementation of our EHS programs across engineering labs, manufacturing spaces, shipyards, and maritime testing operations.
You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and facilities teams to help maintain a safe workplace and support compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety regulations. This internship is ideal for students interested in advanced manufacturing environments and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and training materials
Conduct workplace health & safety inspections and hazard/risk assessments in laboratories, manufacturing, shipyard, field activities, and test environments
Support incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
Help maintain OSHA compliance documentation, safety data sheets (SDS), and chemical inventories
Assist with environmental compliance efforts across air, water, hazardous materials, and waste management programs
Support the creation of EHS training programs for employees and interns
Track and analyze EHS metrics and performance data
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe design and testing practices
Support initiatives including regulatory reports, inspections, information requests, internal audits, emergency drills, management system improvements, and program development and assessments
Develop regulatory requirement resources to provide stakeholder guidance
Perform research projects on programs and draft programming requirements
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science and Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
Interest in manufacturing, robotics, maritime systems, or defense technology environments
Basic knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard identification, and risk mitigation
Familiarity with hazardous materials management and environmental regulations
Experience with lab safety, manufacturing safety, field operations, or maritime safety practices
Experience with EHS reporting or compliance software
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) based at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from May through August 2027
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
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