Environmental Health and Safety Co-Op - Fall 2024 - Fall 2025

Scope of Position

The Co-Op student will assist with environmental health and safety (EH&S) duties at a manufacturing site. They will work directly with EH&S Department to plan and conduct activities designed to support the site’s environmental health and safety programs, and lower EH&S risks and support a strong EH&S culture.

Key projects will be discussed and agreed upon at the start of the internship and will include implementing EH&S program and process changes. THe Co-Op student may conduct and/or participate in EH&S audits to identify program gaps and evaluate risks. At the end of the Co-Op, the student will present on their work to the facility leadership.

The purpose of our Co-Op Program is to raise the bar on talent by strengthening our pipeline for entry level roles for our immediate and future needs.

To be considered for an internship or Co-Op role, at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher. This is a Co-Op position intended to run from Fall 2024 to Fall 2025.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Interface with EH&S and other manufacturing support groups on a daily basis.
• With guidance from EH&S, lead the agreed upon projects that will enable the facility to meet its goals and objectives for the duration of the internship.
• Participate and contribute to the facilities environmental management system. Which may include activities such as:
  • Conducting environmental compliance audits.
  • Assisting with ISO 14001 certification activities.
  •  Assisting with managing facilities hazardous waste.
• Participate and contribute to the facilities safety management system. Which may include activities such as:
  • Participate in incident investigation and corrective/preventative actions as needed.
  • Assist with the management of the facility’s online safety management software, Gensuite.
  • Conduct safety compliance audits.
  • Follow up on open safety related corrective actions.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a Junior level or higher undergraduate in Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences
• Ability to perform work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to interact with manufacturing personnel and staff.
• Must be available to work from Fall 2024 - Fall 2025 with a graduation date of December 2025 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location

Desired Experience / Qualifications / Skills:

• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Organizations skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Reliable and detail-oriented