Safety Internship

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

A safety intern supports a company's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) department by assisting with inspections, training, data collection, and program development to ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Key duties include identifying hazards, investigating incidents, preparing safety reports, conducting audits, and performing administrative tasks related to safety programs. This temporary, hands-on role provides practical experience in occupational health and safety standards for students and recent graduates pursuing a career in the field.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn to recognize various hazards (physical, chemical, biological, psychological) and their severity within the workplace.
• Understand how to create plans outlining specific measures to eliminate or control identified hazards.
• Contribute to the creation and upkeep of a healthy and safe work environment through site-specific programs and policies.
• Understand and apply the basic concepts of emergency preparedness and response.
• Learn to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences about safety matters.
• Work effectively as part of a team to address safety problems and contribute to safety goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with safety inspections,
• Maintaining compliance documentation,
• Supporting the development and implementation of safety programs,
• Helping with incident investigations
• Assist in developing and updating safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Help plan, organize, and deliver safety training sessions and orientations for employees.
• Floor presence identifying risks and hazards

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Help with administrative tasks,
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
• Participate in safety program initiatives to foster a safety-first culture.

Requirements:

Sparton interns must meet the following criteria:

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to work on-site in De Leon Springs, FL

Mentor: EHS Manager

Travel and Physical Requirements

• No travel required.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 45 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Client-provided location(s): DeLand, FL

Job ID: Sparton-8a78859e98ed63780199108ddf8014b3

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-09-05T20:00:34