Environmental Affairs Intern
At Port Houston we dream big, think big and do big things. For over 100 years, we’ve had the vision and scale to deliver big things that matter to Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success has been built upon attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional people.
Are you ready to think about the future…and think big!
Enabling our people to unleash their full potential is central to ‘We are READY!’, our vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
Business Need / Purpose of Role
The Environmental Affairs Intern will be responsible for learning and participating in a variety of tasks in broad-spectrum areas of environmental health & safety for large enterprises to help manage environmental, health & safety, and quality systems. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he/she may have acquired in school related to his/her areas of interest, and apply them in a professional setting. The candidate will also have opportunities to network within the program in other areas of interest.
Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities:
- Create tools required for managing permitting activities and compliance measures associated with a project from concept to completion
- Assist the team in executing a plan to effectively organize pre and post operation/maintenance and/or construction activities on all projects requiring monitoring and/or permitting close out
- Participate in the planning process and identifies regulatory requirements needed for the successful completion of projects
- Utilize Environmental background, such as Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering, to ensure air compliance and water treatment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program:
- 2021/2022 graduation status preferred (junior/senior level)
- May 2020 graduates are not eligible, unless already accepted into a graduate program to begin studies Fall 2020
- Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have residence within a commutable distance
- Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship; a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 is preferred
- Students may not be related to any current Port Houston employee
- Students must be able to work throughout the established twelve-week (12) program dates
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skills;
- Demonstrates attention to detail;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Ability to prepare business cases and explain and/or support the recommended course of action;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to listen to business partners and understand their expectations and requirements;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Willingness to learn;
- Punctuality is key
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.
To apply, please go to the external application link on Handshake. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.
Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
Make what you do matter.
At Port Houston we dream big, think big and do big things. When you take the first step with the Port Houston, you’ve taken the first step in the right direction in your new career path. Are you READY!
We believe in making big things possible.
Port Houston is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers.
Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.