Undergraduate Intern - Worker Safety & Health Programs

Overview At the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, we value human life above all else and strive to provide a workplace free of occupational injuries and illnesses. We value the environment and strive to protect it, the public and future generations from unacceptable risks resulting from its operations. PNNL fulfills these commitments through active identification, evaluation, prevention, and management of hazards and by striving to comply with the letter and spirit of all environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations. The Environment, Health and Safety business unit of PNNL contributes to operational success by providing efficient and effective systems, processes, tools and services that enable staff to conduct their work in a safe, compliant and environmentally sound manner. Our staff, research and operational processes work together to produce outstanding results for our customers. Responsibilities PNNL is seeking undergraduate students for assignments within Worker Safety and Health (WSH). The WSH group is looking for individuals who have a passion for identifying workplace hazards, developing analysis plans to collect data, and mitigate the hazards to the lowest practicable level through elimination, engineering controls, and prescribing appropriate personal protective equipment. The intern will be given an opportunity to be presented with complex problems and workplace settings; apply cutting-edge research to make recommendations for a safer workplace through facility modifications, develop safer procedures for completing the work, and/or identifying PPE based on the hazards and stakeholder feedback. Two positions are available in Richland, WA and on campus at PNNL based on business need. Your internship can be in one of two technical groups. Hearing conservation program support. This program at PNNL strives to protect workers from recognized exposures in exceedance of regulatory levels of noise. The program accomplishes this through gathering monitoring data from both noise sources and on individuals as they complete tasks in noisy environments or using equipment. This project will be directed by the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the hearing conservation program and be responsible to perform sound level monitoring in specific areas, individual monitoring on personnel performing tasks, analysis of data collected, and provide recommendations to mitigate potential exposures based on data. Material handling and ergonomic assessment support. PNNL employees in multiple job categories perform material handling functions both with and without material handling equipment. This project will be directed by the SME for Ergonomics and will entail job shadowing of personnel in different job categories performing a variety of tasks while completing programmatic evaluation tools and be responsible to develop recommendations for reducing potential injuries to staff based on findings, literature reviews, and/or sourcing appropriate equipment. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university. Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not applicable Additional Information Not applicable Testing Designated Position Not a Testing Designated Position About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Mandatory Requirements Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination, or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment. Rockstar Rewards Regular Hourly: Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met. Temporary Hourly: Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards