Chemistry Or Engineering Intern Industrial Services

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university;

• Strong interest in learning about the environmental services industry;

• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment;

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical tools.

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety-focused team today! To learn more about our company and apply for this opportunity, visit: https://careers.cleanharbors.com/intern-co-op-programs

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;

• Building trusting relationships throughout the branch by spending time in the field and getting to know the critical challenges to growing the business firsthand;
• Assist with basic timekeeping review, project management, and job execution;
• Perform wet bench chemistry testing and analytical testing under supervision;
• Support pre-job engineering preparation and documentation;
• Conducting technical research to support project management activities;
• Support day-to-day operations within the team by assisting with assigned tasks and projects under supervision;
• Participate in team meetings, job briefings, and training sessions to build an understanding of the business;
• Communicate progress, questions, and issues to the manager or assigned mentor during regular check-ins;
• Complete a presentation at the end of the internship highlighting work completed and lessons learned;
• Any other responsibilities given based on your internship program agenda.