VLS Environmental Solutions | VLS Internship Program

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VLS Internship Program

Intern

Houston, TX, US

Are you looking for an exciting Internship where you can gain on the job experience related to your field of study – Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Safety, and IT. VLS is the place for you. Successful candidates will receive diversified training through on-the-job assignments using the technical skills acquired in college. Assigned projects will develop the interns both technically and professionally. Each intern will be assigned a technical mentor and supervisor to ensure a productive and engaging assignment.

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients’ sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services 

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services 

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Location: Various Cities

Program Overview: Our internship program provides students with the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in various departments, gaining valuable insights and practical skills. Interns will participate in projects and tasks that contribute to their personal and professional development, while supporting the company’s goals and objectives.

Available Internships:

Human Resources Intern

• Assist with recruitment activities, onboarding, and employee record management.
• Support HR projects and provide administrative assistance.

Accounting Intern

• Help with financial statement preparation, data entry, and account reconciliation.
• Support accounts payable/receivable functions and monthly closing processes.

Finance Intern

• Assist with financial modeling, market research, and report preparation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze data sets, generate insights, and maintain dashboards/reports.
• Conduct data cleaning and validation and assist with data collection.

Safety Intern

• Support the safety programs and procedures.
• Assist with safety inspections and incident investigations.

Waste Services Project Engineer Intern

• Gain invaluable knowledge of the Waste Services industry, be part of our diverse and welcoming culture, and receive exposure to other areas of the business, all while working on real life business projects and functions.
• Assist in various projects aimed at enhancing our sustainability practices and strategies.
• May have the opportunity to assist with fieldwork for our industrial services activities to give a full project lifecycle experience.

IT Intern

• Help troubleshoot IT issues, maintain systems/hardware, and support software installations.
• Provide technical support to end-users and participate in IT projects.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field (Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Occupational Safety, Information Technology, etc.).
• Junior or Senior status by fall of 2025.
• 3.0 GPA
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; specific technical skills may vary by role