EHS Intern

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

EHS Intern

Job Summary

Intern - Summer 2026 
Full-Time & Paid Internship
Location: 
Program Length: Summer (12-16 Weeks)

About Us: Imerys is a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 50 countries. We are dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and excellence.

Why Join Us: Step into the future with Imerys, we invite motivated individuals to join us and contribute to our mission. At our manufacturing plants, you’ll help transform minerals into solutions and products that enhance people’s lives. Our operations span a diverse range of customer markets, making efficient and effective use of precious natural resources.

Opportunity to Drive Improvements: Thrive in a dynamic, informal, and non-hierarchical culture where your ideas matter.

Broad-Based Experience: Work on diverse projects across various businesses and organizations.

Collaborative Communication: Influence and collaborate across boundaries, enhancing your teamwork skills.

Unique Experiences: Take on increasing responsibilities within an exciting and evolving business environment.

What Our Internship Program Offers:
Immediate Responsibilities: Dive into real projects from day one with clear responsibilities and impactful tasks.
Continuous Coaching & Mentoring: Receive guidance and formal training from passionate professionals and your dedicated manager.
Senior Leader Visibility: Engage with senior leadership and gain invaluable insights into the industry.
Dynamic and Respectful Environment: Enjoy a work culture that values every individual, promotes agility, and supports work/life balance.
Priority for Full-Time Positions: Successfully complete your internship and university graduation to gain priority for full-time opportunities at Imerys.

Your Role:
Project Overview & Description: The scope of the project is three fold.  1) design and implement best practice outfall discharge points that are safe and functional for stormwater and NPDES outfall sampling; 2) Evaluate the current stormwater systems and design improvements to the systems that best support minimal water discharge from site; and 3) to organize and digitize the supporting documentation for compliance activities occurring onsite.

Project Description & Deliverables: The project will involve detailed evaluations, analysis, design, and execution to generate best practice changes, both short and long term, to current stormwater and NPDES discharge systems that improve water quality. The intern will also be reviewing and organizing permit related tools to be familiar with their requirements. The environmental task documentation that is happening onsite are currently being stored in hard copy at the sites.  The intern will organize and digitize the hard copies stored onsite, identify any gaps in documentation, and improve any recording documents that promote a clear and concise report eliminating any redundancies found.  The project will also involve working with the sites on on-going projects to evaluate, modify, and design improvements to the current best management practices (BMPs)
Project Learning Objectives: Learn how design and implementation impact systems
Learn practical and design applications including modifications that establish proof of concept
Learn time management to meet short and long term objectives
Learn what permits a typical industrial site holds
Learn what envir