HSE Intern

Job Title: HSE Intern

Department: HSEQ

Reports to: Director of HSE

Effective Date: February 025

Location: Hybrid - Houston, TX

Travel: Up to 10%

POSITION PURPOSE:   
This is a paid temporary, non-exempt position that will report to the Director, HSEQ. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HSE Intern to support our Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives within the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry. The purpose of this position is to play a key role in developing and updating our Emergency Response Planning documents and establishing the HSE dashboard. This role offers hands-on experience in developing and implementing safety programs, environmental compliance, and risk management practices in a rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing and maintaining HSE documentation, including emergency planning and environmental compliance.
• Provide support and expertise in developing HSE Dashboarding for active BESS facilities. Initial focus will be in Hazardous Energy Control, Fire Suppression Systems and Spill Prevention.
• Support incident reporting and investigation processes, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up.
• Participate in site safety audits and inspections identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop training materials and safety awareness campaigns for employees and contractors.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for environmental performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and sustainability.
• All other duties as required

WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and battery storage technologies.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat based document editing.
• Basic understanding of HSE principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with energy storage systems or renewable energy projects.
• Experience with safety management systems or auditing processes.
• Pursuing a degree in Renewable Energy, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of working at a computer
• Minimum of one day in-person at the Houston office per week