Environmental Intern - Summer 2021

Position Overview:

This position reports directly to the Group Environmental Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties as described below:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Job Duties:

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To follow Magna policies and display conduct expected of Magna employees as described in the employee handbook.
• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Magna.
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions.

Specific Job Duties:

• To follow safety rules of Magna and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
• Assist Group Environmental Manager in managing environmental activities.
• Provide troubleshooting input as required and assist in the analysis of data and providing environmental training to Magna team members.
• Support and lead in generation of department standards and implementation of Sustainability processes.
• Support in maintaining and updating Environmental Department forms and documents.
• Coordinate environmental initiatives with Magna divisions as needed.
• Responsible for special projects assigned by the Group Environmental Manager.
• Support inspections, audits, and hazardous material shipping activities at the Divisions.
• Support environmental report documentation and submission.
• Perform environmental calculations for compliance determination and trouble-shooting.
• Generate progress reports and presentations for action items and special projects.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Must be able to travel to Magna Exterior North American Divisions

Education / Experience:

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies / Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong technical and analytical competence in select areas of technology.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.