Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern

Located across Western North Carolina, APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, & superior service in all that we do. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Job Summary
APAC Asheville is looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern. You will have the opportunity to apply your classroom-learned skills to assist the EHS team to ensure safety and health work standards and methodologies are communicated and targeted goals are achieved through individual as well as team-based objectives and strategies.
This position is expected to start onsite around end May 2026 and continue through the entire summer term (i.e. through August 2025). We ask for a minimum of 8 weeks, full-time, onsite for most internships.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities could include but are not limited to the following:

• • • Assisting with developing, managing, and implementing all safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety-related regulations.

    • Updating and maintaining EHS documentation to support standardization.

    • Assist with conducting risk assessments and evaluates risk management information to identify potential safety and environmental hazards, impacts, then identifies and recommends corrective and preventive actions.

    • Support EHS team with site visits, including documentation, observations, and follow-ups on safety initiatives.

    • Contribute to special projects that address business priorities or improve safety and environmental standards.

    • Analyze and organize data to show trends and help prioritize focus areas that will make the biggest impact to the business.

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.

• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computing skills.
• Strong analytical, data management skills.
• Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

Education and Experience

Working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or EHS related field from a college or technical school.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC-Atlantic, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.