Environmental Health & Safety Intern (Summer 2024)

Job Description

Danfoss in Milwaukee, WI is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Intern for the Summer 2024 term. The intern will support our facility on environmental, health and safety projects and improvement initiatives.  The Occupational Safety & Health intern will be responsible for assisting the health and safety committee in meeting both facility and company-wide objectives.  

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety inspections and recommend improvements to reduce potential hazards
• Audit existing health and safety programs to verify compliance and effectiveness
• Develop training programs on key health and safety topics and deliver training to employees
• Conduct ergonomic assessments in the office and on the production floor and implement improvements
• Actively participate in monthly health and safety committee meetings
• Implement all required activities and training on the Danfoss health and safety calendar
• Update safety procedures, work instructions and job safety analyses (JSA)

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs 

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.