Environmental, Health & Safety Internship - 12 months

Job description

Environmental, Health and Safety Internship – Siemens Magnet Technology, Oxfordshire

Do you want to contribute to the future of healthcare? We have a fantastic opportunity for a 12-month placement student to join our Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team from summer 2021 at Siemens Magnet Technology (SMT), near Oxford. We’re an international organisation that works for people to live longer, more fulfilled, and happier lives. SMT are the global leader in our field, with 30% of the MRI systems around the world containing our superconducting magnets at the heart.

Please follow this link for further information about our products and services: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-uk/magnetic-resonance-imaging/siemens-magnet-technology

The team:

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) department is in place to provide expertise in EHS legislation and best practice, and advise on necessary process changes in the business. Furthermore, by routine audit, measurement, and good communication, we help ensure the business is aware of our EHS standards. We also encourage and support the implementation of appropriate corrective and improvement action as necessary.

Responsibilities:

·  Help coordinate our incident and near miss investigation processes via our online reporting system and analyse this information to draft management reports.
·  Completion of factory / workplace inspections and support with more detailed audits.
·  Providing induction and training, such as our company EHS induction and awareness training with staff.
·  Assisting with business improvement initiatives – Such as our Zero Harm Culture strategy and environmental activities.
·  Supporting manufacturing changes and providing EHS guidance and advice.
·  Propose ideas and organise activities as an active member of our wellbeing team.
·  Identifying areas of improvement and be an advocate for excellence in EHS.

The Candidate:

·  You will be studying towards a degree in Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, EHS Management, Safety Engineering or Business Management and working towards achieving a 2:1 or above and looking to complete a summer placement as part of your degree.
·  Have a passion for protecting the environment, and health, safety and wellbeing of others.
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  A good team player whilst also being able to work independently and be self-motivated.
·  Good problem-solving and reasoning skills.
·  Strong time management and the ability to prioritise workload.
·  Competent with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc,
·  Work-based experience in a highly regulated, safety critical environment is desirable.
·  A basic understanding of the requirements in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is preferable but not essential.

Siemens Healthineers:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. More than 50,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Being part of our team:

Siemens Magnet Technology has been welcoming students for many years and they are genuinely valued across the business. Doing your internship with us involves a mixture of different work from being at a desk in the office to experimenting in the factories. We have a real sense of pride in all we do, and we want you to share this pride.

Our unique team spirit arises from embracing different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge conventions. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we want you to seek, implement and celebrate your best ideas. We value equality, diversity, and maintain a supportive work culture in which you’re empowered to drive your own career and work your own way. We are what we are because of our people.

Benefits:

·  A competitive internship salary
·  26 days holiday
·  Subsidised restaurant and on-site gym
·  Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
·  Generous pension contributions
·  Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year
·  Support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

In addition, we provide a flexible and dynamic environment with the space to stretch beyond your comfort zone in order to grow both personally and professionally. Our unique team spirit arises from embracing different perspectives and you will join a diverse network of graduate and early career professionals.

What else do I need to know?

·  The internship will take place over 12 months starting in June – Sept 2021.
·  In our rural setting four miles from Oxford, there’s ample parking and a bus stop on our doorstep.
·  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply early to avoid disappointment

Organization: Siemens Healthineers

Company: Siemens HC Ltd. MR Magnet Technology

Experience Level: Student (Not Yet Graduated)

Job Type: Full-time