WHO WE ARE: New York Air Brake has been serving the rail industry since 1890 with innovative train control systems. Headquartered in Watertown, New York, with operations in Nixa & Kansas City, Missouri; Irving, Texas; West Chicago, Illinois and a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Salisbury, North Carolina. Known for innovation, quality, customer focus, and safety, NYAB continues to grow and offer career opportunities in a people-first environment.

This is your opportunity to make a big impact on the next generation of braking and safety systems. You can expect challenging work and an insiders view into your future profession. You will work as an individual and as part of a project team, while receiving regular feedback in preparation for a final presentation to company leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE FOCUSED IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Participate in the development and implementation of beneficial programs/projects aimed at improving environmental efficiency, employee safety, and equipment ergonomics
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of operational safety, environmental and sustainability metrics
• Participate on new equipment launch teams to complete requirements for HSE, including job hazard analysis, personal protective equipment assessments, machine guarding assessments, waste evaluations and HSE regulatory permitting
• Investigate and contribute to the resolution of employee occupational injuries, environmental incidents and property loss events
• Assist with process safety improvement projects, including use of six sigma tools, lean, and project management skills as required
• Contribute and participate in implementation and auditing teams to ensure OSHA, EPA, and ISO14001 / OHSAS18001 requirements are being met
• Development of safety and environmental awareness training, communications material and employee events
• Liaison work with HSE, Facilities, Engineering, and other functional disciplines

WHAT WE OFFER: Our internships are not all work. NYAB is located in Watertown, New York. When not working, spend your free time hiking the Adirondack Mountains, kayaking the many waterways, enjoying the beaches of Lake Ontario or exploring the history, food and fun the Thousand Islands Region has to offer. You are just a short drive to World Class Casino’s, Golf, Shopping and the award winning Finger Lakes Wine Country. Our interns begin work as early as the end of May and work up until the middle of August. Expect 40 hours per week and a competitive salary (based on experience and position) of up to $20 per hour. You will take part in special events, & outings, take advantage of wellness & workout programs in our fitness facility or join the lunchtime kickball league. There is something for everyone as a summer intern.

Required Skills

• Enthusiastic approach to work
• Resourceful – not intimidated by large assignments
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast- paced, team- focused environment
• Self-motivation and the ability to learn new assignments quickly
• Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of statistical tools preferred

Required Experience

• Previous relevant internship, co-op, course, or work experience

EDUCATION:

• Co-Op Opportunity for Environmental, Chemical, Occupational Health & Safety or Industrial Engineering majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING RESULTS

NEW YORK AIR BRAKE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE THROUGH DIVERSITY: EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

• Enthusiastic approach to work
• Resourceful – not intimidated by large assignments
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast- paced, team- focused environment
• Self-motivation and the ability to learn new assignments quickly
• Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of statistical tools preferred