General Electric Aviation Lynn, MA Cincinnati, OH and others

[DrMcDonald]

3898 - Environment, Health, & Safety Intern/Co-op
10/26/2009

General Electric
PO Box 1792
Findlay, Ohio 45839

Job Location: Primarily Cincinnati, OH; Lynn, MA and other sites

Job Description
Business/Program: GE Aviation
Position Title: 3898 - Environment, Health, & Safety Intern/Co-op
Job Type: Intern
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Function: Environmental Health & Safety
Degrees: Bachelors, Masters
Graduation Dates: Soph; Jr; Sr
Majors: Biomed Eng, Chemical Eng, Civil Eng, Environmental Eng, Industrial Eng
Current School Level: Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Summary:
Internships or Co-op positions at GE Aviation in the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Program.

Position Description:
Opportunities: Assignments are in business or site level EHS operations. The EHS Operation develops and drives implementation of EHS Programs at all GEAE locations and operations worldwide. Assignments provide the opportunity to work in industry, leading and participating on project teams that may cover any of the following areas; air, water, waste, pollution prevention, chemical management, safety, industrial hygiene, change management, and EHS training programs. All assignments provide the experience of working in a dynamic business environment and the opportunity to interface with many different levels of employees and management. This position is intended to provide an opportunity to develop project leadership skills and assist operations teams in improving current processes and executing world class EHS programs. The successful candidate will perform safety/environmental audits and inspections, participate in the organization and administration of EHS programs, and perform program assessments (Confined Space/Chemical Management/Recordkeeping). Candidate will have the potential to respond to employee concerns, assist in hazardous and regulated waste management, environmental reporting and data management, wastewater permitting and compliance, as well as waste reduction initiatives. Candidate will become familiar with applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA and local regulations. Candidate will also work with operations personnel and supervision to promote EHS awareness

Basic Qualifications:
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, unrestricted work authorization, and completed one full year of college.

In order for GE to satisfy certain requirements under US Department of Labor regulations, you must apply for this position at www.gecareers.com/campusinterview in addition to applying for this position through your college career center, if you wish to be considered for an interview.

When applying at www.gecareers.com/campusinterview please select the Business Specific radio button, then in the dropdown select GE Aviation. On the next screen select the position title from the list of results (Environment, Health, & Safety Intern/Co-op).

Desired Characteristics:
Strong interpersonal skills; initiative and leadership skills, technical competence; customer orientation, results oriented; Interest in working in a corporate environment.

Location:
Primarily Cincinnati, OH; Lynn, MA and other GE Aviation locations throughout the US is also possible.

GE is an equal opportunity employer.

For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization prior to employment.

The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.




Hours: Full-Time
Type: Internship

Job Contact
Lisa Burns
419-424-6751
lisa.burns@ge.com
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Larry McDonald
Professor
Tech, Design & Safety
lmcdonal@keene.edu
Butterfield Hall 205
603-358-2976
Mailstop 1901