Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

**11802BR** **PRS Facility Location:** Mayfield, KY Locomotive - 260 **Job Purpose:** 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Student Intern will help develop and execute components of an Environmental, Safety, and Health program. This involves administrative and field tasks that fall in line with local, state, and federal regulations. **Req ID:** 11802BR **Company Description:** Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day. **Education / Training:** - Student in good standing, pursusing a Bachelor's degree with an Occupational Safety and Health major. **Job Title:** Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern **City:** Mayfield **Key Job Elements:** - Digitalize daily/monthly inspections; - Evaluate the EHS department training programs to ensure compliance; - Develop site specific job safety analysis (JSA) sheets; - Facilitate industrial hygiene sampling; - Perform new hire safety training; - Assist with a documentation retention overhaul; - Track EHS performance and trends. **Qualifications and Experience:** - Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); - Problem solving skills and analytical thinking; - Ability to work independently and also contribute in a team environment; - Good Interpersonal and communication skills; - Strong ability to multi-task. Essential and Physical Activities Functions - Strength - This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs. Lifting boxes of paper; - Motion - This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving; - Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment; - Work Environment - Work is in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects; - Emotional Demands - Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams; - Safety - This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE. **EEO:** Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. **Benefits:** Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.** + Competitive Salary + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance + Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money + Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Employee Assistance Plan + Education Assistance Program + Employee Recognition Programs + Site specific Production and Incentive Plans + Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans + Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs _*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._ _**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines._ **Job Category:** Administrative / Support / Communications **Work Location Options:** Mayfield **State::** Kentucky

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