Kennywood - HSE Intern

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

The HSE Intern will support HSE leadership with the development, implementation and maintenance of the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system to meet the requirements of applicable Parques Reunidos HSE standards and federal, state, and local requirements.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Kennywood - HSE Intern

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

• Support leadership with incorporating Palace HSE standards and local HSE requirements into park procedures and training 
• Assist with conducting proactive risk assessments to identify and minimize potential risks in all aspects of park operations 
• Assist with performing self-audits and inspections to verify compliance with HSE standards, procedures and applicable local HSE regulations   
• Assist with ensuring maintenance equipment, amusement devices, attractions, rides, facilities and other equipment meet applicable industry standards, as defined by local regulations, applicable ASTM, Parques Reunidos, and Palace Entertainment standards 
• Assist with investigations for guest and employee HSE related incidents to determine causes, prepare incident reports, and perform trend analysis 
• Monitor and confirm completion of follow up actions for HSE findings, audits, inspections, and incident investigations 
• Assist with developing corrective and preventive actions to address incidents 
• Assist with the timely and accurate completion of Sustainability and other required reports 
• Help prepare and train other employees on HSE related standards 
• Assist in coordinating park security initiatives 
• Help plan and execute emergency response procedures 
• All other duties as assigned by leadership 

 Education and Experience: 

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent 
• Currently enrolled (or recent graduate) in a Bachelor’s Degree of Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Sustainability, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline is required 

Requirements:   

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with [State] Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record 
• Ability to address multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. 
• Excellent interviewing, listening, and note-taking skills.
• Ability to professionally and calmly deal with stressful and/or tense situations. 
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. 
• Ability to collaborate with external first responders and emergency personnel. 
• Ability to apply knowledge of HSE methods, procedures, and techniques to specific situations. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time 
• Ability to sit or stand for long period of time 
• Ability to walk long distances throughout the park 
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor setting for long periods of time 
• Ability to withstand heat, humidity, direct sun, cold, and other weather elements 
• Ability to kneel, stoop, or twist for long periods of time 
• Occasional bending, squatting and reaching above shoulders 
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 30 pounds.  
• Ability to tolerate loud noise levels, flashing lights, and heavily populated environments 

Working Conditions: 

• Exposure to the variable outside and inside temperatures, including