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Student Associate – Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)OSI Industries LLC • West Chicago, IL, US
Student Associate – Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Student Associate – Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

OSI Industries LLC • West Chicago, IL, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Student Associate Program offers college students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on work experience while supporting key business functions during the summer months.

Student Associates play an important role in contributing to day-to-day operations, assisting with projects, and learning how their academic studies connect to real-world applications.

The program is designed to provide meaningful work experience in a professional environment without the structure of a formal internship, while still allowing participants to build skills, expand networks, and make a tangible impact.

Project Focus : Stormwater Drain Vulnerability & Spill Prevention

Position Overview

The Student Associate will support the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team on a focused environmental compliance and risk-reduction project related to stormwater management and chemical spill prevention.

This role provides hands-on experience evaluating stormwater infrastructure near chemical offloading areas, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and developing practical, compliance-driven solutions to prevent releases to the stormwater system.

The Student Associate will conduct field assessments, analyze risks, engage with site stakeholders, and deliver a final written report and presentation summarizing findings and recommendations.

Key Objectives

  • Identify stormwater drains located near chemical offloading areas.
  • Evaluate vulnerabilities where chemical spills could enter the stormwater system.
  • Assess environmental risk levels and regulatory implications.
  • Develop and recommend feasible corrective and preventive measures.
  • Present findings and recommendations to EHS leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Review facility environmental programs, including the SPCC Plan, SWPPP, and chemical offloading procedures.
  • Research applicable EPA, NPDES, and local stormwater regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct site walkthroughs of chemical offloading areas to identify and document stormwater drains.
  • Map storm drain locations and conditions using facility diagrams and photographic documentation.
  • Evaluate potential spill scenarios and pathways to stormwater.
  • Assess existing engineering and administrative controls (e.g., curbing, berms, drain covers, spill kits).
  • Rank stormwater drains based on risk (high / medium / low) and regulatory exposure.
  • Develop and compare spill prevention and stormwater protection solutions based on effectiveness, cost, and ease of implementation.
  • Interview operations, maintenance, and EHS personnel to incorporate practical insights.
  • Review historical spill and near-miss data to inform recommendations.
  • Deliverables

  • Comprehensive written report including :
  • Stormwater drain maps and inventory
  • Risk ranking matrix
  • Photo log of observations
  • Recommended corrective and preventive measures
  • Regulatory and compliance references
  • PowerPoint presentation summarizing project findings and proposed solutions for the EHS team.

    Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
  • Interest in environmental compliance, stormwater management, and spill prevention.
  • Ability to conduct fieldwork and document observations accurately.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with mapping or diagram tools is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations and EHS teams.
  • Learning Opportunities

  • Hands-on experience with real-world environmental compliance programs.
  • Exposure to EPA and NPDES stormwater regulations.
  • Practical application of spill prevention and best management practices (BMPs).
  • Professional presentation experience to EHS leadership.
  • Work Environment :

  • Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
  • Work conditions are typical of an office environment
  • This role does not require any domestic travel
  • Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
  • Position may require frequent and / or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching / reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing / walking on concrete flooring.
  • Position may require the physical ability to stand / walk for Less than 4 hours.
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