EHS Technical Team Intern

Date: Feb 26, 2026

Location: Northville, MI, US

Company: Tenneco

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

 

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

 

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

 

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.


Want to learn more about who we are? Check out
our website to discover the Tenneco Way

ABOUT TENNECO

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

 

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

 

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.


Want to learn more about who we are? Check out
our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Global Environmental Health and Safety Technical Team Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our continuous improvement mindset in EHS performance. You will contribute to projects focused on environmental, health, and safety initiatives across our operations, with opportunities to make a real impact on employee well-being and sustainable practices.

 

This role offers the opportunity to partner with site leadership and the EHS team on meaningful projects that enhance workplace safety and environmental responsibility while building your own professional skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF) and Near Miss SIF data, identify root causes and areas of opportunity and propose improvement plans.
  • Analyze PSIF data on our top three reporting categories and share learnings with sites.
  • Support Tenneco Machine Safety Assessments process conducting assessments in some US sites and driving proposed solutions for common machine guarding issues.
  • Support sites in the execution of Industrial Hygiene Qualitative Risk Assessments, creating sampling plans and supporting sites in developing exposure reduction plans.
  • Develop and implement new Global EHS Procedures with minimum requirements for all manufacturing sites.
  • Create and share global safety communications and awareness materials for employees

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
  • Office-based with occasional exposure to plant/manufacturing areas
  • May include travel to plant sites (up to 20%).
  • Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new tools and concepts.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaboration in a team setting.
  • Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

 

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.     

 

 

 

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities