Environmental Summer Intern

E KIPA MAI!
Island Energy Services (IES) is a locally managed and headquartered company offering attractive and stable career opportunities within Hawai’i’s highly competitive energy sector. We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of six terminals and 50 (and growing) retail locations throughout Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi and Hawaiʻi islands. IES is the official licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai‘i. IES’ success is derived from our management’s keen understanding of what it takes to remain as a highly innovative business, placing significant emphasis on four key company values: “Kīnāʻole” – to do the right thing, “Aloha” – having respect for people, “Lōkahi” – teamwork, and “Hoʻohana” – work purposeful with intention.

These set of values set employee performance standards and are imbedded in our decision-making process through execution of work deliverables. IES’ strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence are embodied through our actions of the 4 B’s: how we Believe, Behave, Belong and Become. To achieve this culture, IES employs a highly trained, highly skilled, dedicated and passionate work force that collectively operates, enhances, and strategically drives both our Retail and Terminal Logistics business units.


SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the IES Technical Manager (or designee), the Environmental Summer Intern will support the Environmental team at an active bulk fuels terminal. This role offers a mix of field and office work, with a focus on helping the team maintain compliance with environmental regulations related to petroleum storage, handling, and distribution. The Environmental Summer Intern will gain hands-on experience with waste management, air emissions, spill prevention, stormwater programs, and environmental reporting within a fuel logistics operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Environmental Compliance Support
◦ Support environmental compliance programs related to terminal operations, including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), stormwater, air emissions, and waste management.
• Monitoring, Inspections, and Field Activities
◦ Participate in stormwater sampling, inspections, and permit compliance activities (e.g., SWPPP).
◦ Assist in maintaining environmental records, logs, and compliance documentation.
◦ Observe and gain exposure to bulk fuel storage and transfer operations to better understand associated environmental risks.
• Data Tracking and Reporting
◦ Help track, compile, and document throughput, emissions, and waste data to support regulatory reporting.
◦ Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agencies and internal audits.
◦ Maintain environmental records, logs, and compliance documentation.
• Learning and Professional Development
◦ Build and develop practical knowledge of environmental regulations affecting terminal operations, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, SPCC requirements, and other applicable regulations.
◦ Develop an understanding of bulk fuel storage and transfer operations and associated environmental risks.
◦ Gain experience in field inspections, environmental monitoring, and compliance reporting.
• Teamwork - Works effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; and respecting the diversity of the IES workforce in actions, words, and deeds.
• Maintains commitment to a high standard of safety, comply with all safety laws and IES safety policies\rules and report actual and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel to further IES core value of safety.

OTHER DUTIES
• Proactively updates and maintains operating standards, emergency procedures and any other documents as needed.
• Performs a variety of special assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Strong academic performance (preferred GPA: 3.0 or higher)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Valid Driver’s License

Skills
• Ability to uphold to strict ethical standards: integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Ability to maintain automated and manual record keeping syste