Health & Safety Intern

Posted on 11/6/2025

S&C Electric Company

S&C Electric Company

Compensation Overview

$22 - $30/hr

+ Competitive Weekly Pay Period

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

JOB SUMMARY  

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.  

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!  

Available Shift: 

1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday   

Full-Time Summer 2026 Internship  

Competitive Weekly Pay Period  

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated  per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.  

Join Our Team as a Health and Safety Intern!  

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Intern will report to the Assistant Manager- Global Health, Safety and Environmental Services and will work with all members of the Health/Safety/Environmental Department. 

Projects and assignments are related to S&C's Safety and Environmental Sustainability goals. Sustainability projects include waste reduction and pollution prevention efforts towards a Landfill Free waste stream certification and a Carbon Neutral footprint. Other projects may include Outreach, Auditing, Ergonomics and Industrial Hygiene assignments related to our Health and Safety programs, including OSHA compliance. 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collect and analyze environmental data.
• Report generation and graphical information presentation.
• Monitor processes (e.g. basic industrial hygiene activities)
• Research on pollution prevention (e.g. reuse, recycling and reduction initiatives).
• Participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Observe behavioral based safety.
• Involved in Personal Protective Equipment program selection, recycling, and auditing.
• Involved in ergonomic training and assessments
• Interact with production Team Members, Leadership, Product and Process Engineers, Facilities Maintenance and
Engineering

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:
• Must be a student in good standing at an accredited institute pursuing a BS in Environmental Engineering or Industrial
Engineering (related disciplines will be considered).
• Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to provide fresh ideas to improve processes .
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and PC Skills.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, policy, and occupational safety is preferred. 

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Standing: Moderate
• Lifting: Minimal
• Walking: Frequent walking moderate distances (less than¼ mile)
• Carrying: Minimal
• Pushing: Minimal
• Pulling: Minimal
• Bending: Minimal
• Reaching: Minimal
• Handling: Minimal
• Environment: office and plant floor - fluctuating temperatures
• Other: Frequent use of PC keyboard and mouse as well as digital camera

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions. 

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected]