Summer 2027 Internship - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

The role

You will support health, safety, and environmental protection efforts for enrichment technology development and pilot-scale operations. You will work with EHS professionals to develop programs for managing chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards.

What you will do

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs and procedures.
• Assist in identifying electrical hazards and conducting risk assessments for equipment, labs, and operations.
• Help create, review, and maintain equipment-specific energy control procedures and documentation.
• Help develop and deliver safety training materials related to electrical safety and LOTO practices.
• Support electrical hazard assessments, labeling efforts, and PPE evaluations.
• Promote a strong safety culture by engaging with employees and reinforcing safe work practices.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety fundamentals.
• Ability to assess occupational health and safety risks and apply health and safety principles to develop effective risk mitigation solutions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills for audits, inspections, and procedure development.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with electrical safety standards such as Control of Hazardous Energy and NFPA 70E.
• Hands-on or academic experience with LOTO procedures, energy isolation methods, and permit systems.
• Knowledge of arc flash hazards, shock risk boundaries, and PPE selection.
• Experience developing or delivering safety training or presentations.
• Experience with hazard identification, risk assessments, or safety audits.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred

Benefits

• Monthly housing stipend
• Eligible for overtime pay

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. The company aims to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.