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WEC Energy Group Intern - Safety (Chicago, IL) in Chicago, Illinois

Intern - Safety (Chicago, IL)

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Intern - Safety (Chicago, IL) in our Chicago, Illinois location. This internship is full-time during the Summer of 2025 with the potential to work part-time during the academic year. The hourly rate for this internship is $19.80 with paid company holidays. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in a Chicago, IL location.

Job Summary

The Illinois Safety and Health Team provides support to Operations to ensure the safety of all employees at PGL and NSG. Services provided include training, industrial hygiene monitoring, site safety observations, safety meeting facilitation, injury and illness data analysis, development of safety communications, and technical support on all safety and health topics. The Safety and Health Team assists in providing a safe workplace for all employees.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct Health & Safety Initiatives.

  • Conduct industrial hygiene exposure monitoring for various physical, biological and chemical agents to determine employee exposures.

  • Audit health and safety performance through observation and inquiry.

  • Identify improvement opportunities and inform facility management of issues and solutions.

  • Act as a professional resource for all levels of employees while providing support services on health and safety.

  • Deliver health and safety training programs and materials.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of procedures, policies, and programs relating to health and safety.

  • Assist Health & Safety Consultants with program development and implementation.

  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with facility employees and department leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, HSED, or GED

  • Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Public Health, or a closely related degree with a graduation date after June 2025.

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Minimum GPA of 2.8

End Date: 11/15/2024

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Learn more at Careers (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/index.htm)

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

EEO/AA policies and statements (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/equal-employment-opportunity.htm)

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60646 Waukegan, IL, US, 60085 Chicago, IL, US, 60632 Chicago, IL, US, 60621

Company: WEC Energy Group (WEC)

Req ID: 4505

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