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Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Location: 

Monroe City, Missouri (MO), US Missouri (MO), US

Building People that Build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

 

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Environmental Health and Safety Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our mission of achieving a Zero Harm workplace. You will contribute to projects focused on environmental, health, and safety initiatives across our operations, with opportunities to make a real impact on employee well-being and sustainable practices.

This role offers exposure to compliance, risk assessment, communication, and continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment. You will partner with site leadership and the EHS team on meaningful projects that enhance workplace safety and environmental responsibility while building your own professional skills.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While specific projects will vary, your responsibilities may include:

1. Compliance & Safety Support

  • Assist in monitoring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, state/local).
  • Support audits, inspections, and safety walks to identify potential hazards.
  • Help track and document safety metrics, training, and incident investigations.

2. Risk Assessment

  • Participate in facility inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
  • Support the development and rollout of safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and emergency response drills.
  • Assist in implementing corrective actions from audits and incident investigations.

3. Communication & Training

  • Create and share safety communications and awareness materials for employees.
  • Help coordinate and track EHS training programs.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards on safety performance and project outcomes.

4. Continuous Improvement & Projects

  • Contribute to waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Assist with projects that enhance workplace safety culture and reduce risk exposure.
  • Support recognition programs and safety committee initiatives.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to improve processes, equipment safety, and environmental stewardship.

 

 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

  • Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new tools and concepts.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaboration in a team setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience with business systems (e.g., ERP/CRM/CPQ) or analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) is a plus.

Education & Certifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

 

Travel & Working Environment

  • Fully on-site
  • Office-based with occasional exposure to plant/manufacturing areas
  • May include travel to plant sites (up to 25%).

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

 

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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