Health & Safety Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Health & Safety Intern

Posting Start Date: 1/9/26

Job Description:

Primary Role

About the Internship: Join West Viriginia American Water as a Health & Safety Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water (NYSE: AWK) has been providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable services since 1886. Weserve over 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our 6,500 professionals leverage their expertise and our national scale to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders.

Why American Water?

- Growth and Investment: We plan to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.

- Sustainability and Community: We are committed to safety, affordability, customer service, environmental protection, workforce inclusivity, and community strengthening.

- Recognition: Featured on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, and recipients of multiple national awards.

Learn More: Visit amwater.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Key Accountabilities

- Gain firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities and ensure sustainability.

- Collaborate with professionals to assist with health & safety activities for assigned facilities and ensure compliance with ORM regulations.

Key Tasks:

- Monitor and report programs to ensure compliance with federal and state health & safety regulations and company standards.

- Conduct ORM assessments, audits, and inspections at company facilities and job sites to identify hazards and deficiencies, recommend remedial actions, and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.

- Develop and maintain databases and other safety reporting tools to compile, calculate, track, report, and clean up data related to ORM compliance across the state.

- Coordinate and monitor departmental accounting activities, maintain system databases, run reports, verify accuracy of figures, and respond to discrepancies.

- Research and abstract information and supporting data for meetings, presentations, work projects, and reports.

Knowledge/Skills

- Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, and implement timely decisions andrecommendations.

- Independent Worker: Manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.

- Collaborative: Seek input and coordinate with staff.

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases, and software.

- Organizational Skills: Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities.

- Analytical Skills: Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience/Education

- Enrollment in a Health & Safety undergraduate degree program or Emergency Management Program from an accredited school.

- Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework.

Other

- Valid Driver’s License.

- Ability to pass a background check.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in making a difference in our communities.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates