Intern - Safety and Industrial Hygiene (Stevens Point, WI)
WEC Energy Group ·
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WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Safety and Industrial Hygiene Intern in our Plover, Wisconsin location. This internship is full-time during the Summer of 2027. The hourly rate for this internship is $21.30 with paid company holidays.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
Safety and Health support business units across the company. Safety and Health provides safety support for electric and gas in all areas of We Energies and Wisconsin Public Services and aims to drive risk reduction. In doing so, audits, observation, data review, data (sample collection), and communication support (e.g., Safety Bulletin, Safety Alert, and/or monthly safety topic or ad hoc safety topic development) are conducted.
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct Safety & Health Initiatives
• Conduct industrial hygiene exposure monitoring for various physical, biological and chemical agents to determine employee exposures
• Audit safety & health performance through observation and inquiry
• Identify improvement opportunities and inform facility management of issues and solutions
• Act as a professional resource for all levels of employees while providing support services on safety & health
• Deliversafety &health training programs and materials
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures, policies, and programs relating to safety & health
• Assist Safety & Health Consultants with program development and implementation
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with facility employees and department leaders
As a Safety Intern you will learn:
• Field-level industrial hygiene
• Safety protocol and procedure
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Public Health, or a closely related degree with a graduation date after July 2027
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum GPA of 2.8
End Date: 11/15/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $21.30
Pay Range Maximum: $24.60
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
WEC Energy Group benefits
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews commencing after submission for qualified candidates.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
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