Title: Industrial Safety Group Intern / CoโOp
Location: Arkema โ Mobile, AL (with potential travel)
About the Role
Arkema is seeking a highly motivated seniorโlevel student or recent grad for an Industrial Safety Group Intern/CoโOp role. This opportunity is designed for candidates who have completed most of their coursework and are ready for a handsโon, immersive internship supporting occupational and process safety initiatives across manufacturing sites. The intern will contribute meaningful work toward Arkemaโs goal of zero incidents while gaining realโworld industrial safety experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support industrial safety, occupational health, and process safety programs
- Assist with hazard analyses, machine guarding surveys, and site safety assessments
- Help manage Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventories and industrial hygiene databases
- Support risk assessments, STARMAP data entry, and PHA preparation
- Participate in safety audits, training development, and safety meetings
- Analyze safety data and assist with behavioral-based safety initiatives
- Collaborate with site leadership and Corporate Industrial Safety Group professionals
Internship Structure & Expectations
- Targeted for senior students (or recent graduates) who have completed most core coursework
- Interns are expected to spend the majority of the work week onโsite, up to 40 hours per week
- The intern will be based onโsite and available to support dayโtoโday safety projects and site needs under local supervision
- Participation in weekly meetings with other ISG interns to review onโsite work and support broader ISG initiatives, including some remote support for other U.S. sites
- Opportunities to travel to other Arkema sites for project support, observation, and professional development; travel expenses are covered when traveling beyond the assigned site
- Interns may receive college credit if their academic program allows (candidates should be prepared to share program requirements, such as project or presentation expectations)
Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
- Senior or recent grad preferred
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
- Strong analytical skills; experience with statistics and Microsoft Excel preferred
Desired Competencies
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn
- Ability to work effectively in both corporate and manufacturing environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential
- Willingness to travel and relocate as needed