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Chemistry or Engineering Intern Industrial Services

CompanyClean Harbors
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support environmental and industrial services projects by working alongside field teams and operational leaders. Responsibilities include participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and assisting with project coordination and data review.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$15 - $35
Company Size
13608
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
About the Role

The Opportunity

Clean Harbors Sumter is seeking a Chemistry Intern to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects that contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations.

As part of our Industrial Services internship program, this opportunity will be based at an HPC Industrial or Thompson Industrial location, Powered by Clean Harbors.

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

  • Competitive Pay – Earn $20.00 per hour while gaining industry experience.

  • Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:

  • Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
  • Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
  • Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors’ operations;
  • Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.
Key Skills
ChemistryChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEnvironmental ServicesSafety ComplianceProject CoordinationData ReviewProblem-solvingCommunicationOrganizationMicrosoft OfficeHazardous Materials Management
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringScience & ResearchEnergyManufacturing
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