Internship – Industrial Hygiene

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

About the Role

The Industrial Hygiene & Safety Intern will support ongoing health and safety initiatives across the site. This role provides hands‑on experience in sampling, project execution, cross‑functional collaboration, and presenting key outcomes. The intern will work closely with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), ABS, and department leadership to improve workplace conditions and support a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling and contribute to safety improvement projects.
• Support the safety team as an active and engaged member.
• Identify, plan, and execute health‑focused improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with EHS, ABS, and department management on cross‑functional efforts.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and heavy‑industrial manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to noise, heat, and industrial equipment may occur during sampling or fieldwork.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required in designated areas.
• Occasional walking, standing, or climbing in fieldwork settings.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Support environmental health initiatives through accurate sampling and data collection.
• Ensure all work aligns with company environmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in identifying hazards or improvement opportunities impacting environmental health.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all site safety procedures, rules, and PPE requirements.
• Report hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Participate in safety activities and contribute ideas for risk reduction.
• Model safe behaviors and help reinforce a strong safety culture across the site.

What you can bring to the role

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coursework or experience in safety or industrial hygiene.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical thinking and data interpretation.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Collaboration and interpersonal relationship‑building.
• Time management and task prioritization.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

About the Location

Alcoa “Warrick” based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.