Intern - Health & Safety

Company: American Refining Group Inc.
Location: Bradford
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title: Intern – Health & Safety Compensation: Temporary, part-time, non-exempt $22.00/hr. Company Information: ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company. Scope & Responsibilities of Intern Health & Safety : (Not limited to) As an Intern with our Health & Safety Team, be prepared to work in a fast-paced, team environment and open to gaining broad experience. The role is specifically designed to provide real-life work experience in all aspects of health, safety and security based on the day-to-day activities of the refinery. Activities and assignments will be shared across the department, enabling this individual to learn and grow in all facets of the field. The main areas of focus will be Process Safety Management (PSM), Field Safety, Training, Security, Contractor Management, Emergency Response, Fire Protection, Product Compliance and General health/safety fundamentals in both field and office settings. Specific activities of the department may include but are not limited to, assisting in the coordination of reports, preparation of training materials, industrial hygiene assessments, job hazard and needs analysis, as well as, maintaining personal protective equipment and other apparatus. Assists with observations and hazard reporting while tracking Near Miss reports and corrective actions. Audits Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) components of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program. Assist with industrial hygiene noise monitoring and personnel sampling. Assist with hazard communication compliance, primarily labeling and SDS management. Assist with hazard recognition and mitigation related to field safety compliance. Participate in risk trending. Actively participates in incident investigations to learn, establish, and promote corrective action. Assist and participate in gap analyses, specifically contractor management and field safety. Performs field safety audits in accordance with established criteria. Assists with safety training activities and obtain OSHA 30 Hour Card. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management. Education & Experience for Intern Health & Safety: Must be enrolled in an accredited higher education program with preference given to candidates with concentration in a safety, environmental, sciences or petroleum technology field. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be available to work up to 40 hours per week consistently. Other Qualifications of Intern Health & Safety: Proficient in general office technologies including Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Demonstrate open communication and positive working relationship with staff at various levels across the organization – able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Exercises good judgement; able to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently and respond effectively to inquiries and requests for assistance. Proficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive personal and business information and adheres to company security &/or non-disclosure polices. Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate. Physical & Cognitive Demands of Intern Health & Safety: COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, independent judgments, work with a team, communication, instruct/synthesize, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smell, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listening, writing, driving, keyboarding. Push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport up to 50 pounds. Possesses clarity of speech, hearing, vision, and observation to participate in work-place investigations and communicate effectively. Sufficient personal mobility and manual dexterity to perform routine office duties and travel (when necessary) to off-site and field locations. Must be able to walk, climb towers, stairs, scaffolds as needed to access equipment; some work at high elevations and in confined spaces may be required. Additional Notes: This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass” . Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations. American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service. Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position. ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback). This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicants will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company. Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.

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