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Safety Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyWestlake
LocationCalvert City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist supervisors with day-to-day plant safety and environmental tasks while working on assigned projects. They are also expected to maintain a work journal and present their findings to the management team.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6704
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. We provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods to building and construction products. Employing approximately 16,000 people, Westlake operates in North America, Europe and Asia.
About the Role

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

SUMMER 2027 Safety Internship

Westlake Chemical offers you the potential to enrich your life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

The Internship is designed to provide the safety/environmental student a real-life work experience and training the day-to-day activities of plant manufacturing. We take great pride in the development and offerings included in our internship program. Our Internships are a part of our Company College Recruiting strategy to attract and retain qualified, high­ performing talent for our early career opportunities within our plant locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor
  • Observe activities of the assigned department/unit
  • Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks
  • Actively participate in complex safety/environmental programs
  • Maintain intern work/activity journal
  • Presentation to management team
     

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have completed first year of college
  • Must be an active student
  • Must be majoring in Heath, Safety & Environmental
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Applications are accepted through https://www.westlaketalent.com. 

All resumes must include available contact information: phone number, address, email address and one’s major, GPA, and projected graduation date.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Key Skills
Safety managementEnvironmental compliancePlant operationsData analysisTechnical reportingProject managementRisk assessmentRegulatory compliance
Categories
Security & SafetyEnvironmental & SustainabilityManufacturingScience & Research