Intern- Health, Safety & Environmental

The Internship Opportunity : Health, Safety & Environmental

The Port of Virginia - Virginia International Terminals, LLC is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Intern to assist HSE staff with the continued rollout of The Port of Virginia's new safety branding initiatives. This individual will assiststaff with safety and health auditing and document review. They will also have the opportunity to be part of developingcorrective measures associated with the audits.

The Port of Virginia's 8-Week Summer Internship Program runs from June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026. It has been designed to develop, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students as they explore career opportunities within the maritime industry. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to hands-on, project-focused tasks in various departments throughout The Port of Virginia.

What You'll Do : Outcomes & Experience

• Work collaboratively on a diverse team focused on improving safety culture across POV facilities.
• Support the rollout of a cultural transformation plan at one of the country’s leading ports.
• Assist in implementing injury prevention strategies to enhance workplace safety.
• Track and analyze Safety KPIs related to :  Process SafetyBehavioral Safety
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen safe work practices and behaviors.
• Gain hands-on experience in safety culture transformation within a large-scale port environment.
• Learn innovative approaches to injury prevention and risk reduction.
• Understand methods for monitoring and improving safety performance metrics.
• Collaborate with professionals in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) disciplines.

Who You Are : Qualifications

You Should Know : Disclosures

The Port of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, disability or national origin.

Selected applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment background check which may include any of the following : Academic record and verification of education and / or certifications; Employment history (including references); Criminal history; Driving record; Fingerprinting; drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty Physical; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Selectedapplicant must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card).