Environmental Specialist Intern
Laurel, MT, US, 59044-8731
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS Inc. has an exciting opportunity within the Pipelines and Terminals (P&T) group in Laurel, MT for an Environmental Specialist Intern for the summer of 2026. The successful applicant will work under the direction of an experienced environmental, health, and safety mentor and assist in the environmental efforts related to the operation of our bulk refined product and asphalt terminals, as well as our crude oil and refined products pipeline systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with remediation project management and oversight.
- Assist with waste management program compliance, including proper waste profiling, storage, manifesting, shipping, and disposal.
- Assist with air quality compliance efforts, including tank inspections, emission testing, emissions inventories/reporting.
- Review existing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and update as needed.
- Review existing Facility Response Plans (FRPs) and update as needed.
- Assist with the coordination and participate in spill prevention and emergency response training with field employees.
- Assist with the development of a CHS P&T drone program.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Completion of your Sophomore or Junior year in an environmental science, engineering, or other environmental related field in an accredited program with a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Additional Qualifications
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Previous internship or work experience in the oil and gas industry.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.