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Environmental Intern

Lehigh Hanson

Lehigh Hanson

Environmental Intern

Jamesville, NY
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING

    We're Lehigh Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete (RMC), hot-mix asphalt (HMA) and related construction materials. We might be a big company, but we appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects. We're a tight knit team. While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible and down-to-earth. We don't ask you to "fit in" to our culture. We invite you to add to it.

    THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN JAMESVILLE, NY.

    HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: We currently have an internship opportunity for a detail-oriented, self -motivated student. This opportunity is perfect for a student interested in gaining comprehensive experience and knowledge in the environmental aspects of the construction materials business. You will have the opportunity to learn about a stable industry as you work in multiple locations. This is a unique opportunity for you to begin your career with a proven leader in the hot-mix asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and construction materials industry.

    • Perform environmental audits to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance
    • Perform on-site permit compliance evaluations of RMC, HMA, and mining operations
    • Prepare regulatory environmental permit applications
    • Prepare audit findings reports for distribution to operations management
    • Assist the environmental managers with routine aspects and continuous improvement initiatives
    • Help facilitate community relations and sustainability initiatives
    • Prepare reports for submission to regulatory agencies
    • Help maintain and update the online environmental management system
    • Prepare, revise, and/or update emergency spill prevention and response plans
    • Perform various administrative tasks
    • Any other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    HERE'S WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    • Currently enrolled in an accredited university/college majoring in an environmental or engineering, or similar science/technical program. A student in his/her junior year or a senior who will be pursuing a master's degree is preferred.
    • Ideal candidate will be employed with Lehigh Hanson from Summer2021 until Summer of 2022
      • 40 hours/week during the summer
      • 8-20 hours/week during the academic school year
    • Proficient knowledge of applicable tools and technologies to be used on the job including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS proficiency is preferred.
    • High-level written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
    • Self-motivated, conscientious, detail-oriented person who works effectively independently, and also as part of a team
    • Work safely and follow all Federal and State laws and regulations as well as company and site specific policies

    No search firms please Lehigh Hanson is a Drug Free Workplace

  • Industry
    Manufacturing
  • About Us

    Lehigh Hanson is supplier of construction materials with hundreds of production sites across the US and Canada. Our company produces a variety of construction materials, including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and other related building products. Lehigh Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, the global market leader in aggregates with leading positions in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. The Group employs approximately 55,000 people and operates in around 50 countries.