HSE Intern

We are looking for a an HSE Intern at ABB Oy, IEC LV Motors in Vaasa, Finland. In this role, you will work as a member of our local HSE team and support the employees in IEC LV Motors Vaasa in their daily HSE tasks and activities. Please note that this role is intended for students only, and that this is an onsite role, with max 18 working hours per week.

HSE is an important part of ABB. Our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) functions drive targeted activities in the areas of health, safety and the environment. Often tasks related to sustainability and security are also part of the tasks belonging to a HSE professional. Your primary role will be to assist, develop and maintain various HSE processes, systems and tools.  You actively promote both HSE risk awareness and risk control and you are excited about supporting the organization on its journey towards an excellent health and safety culture.

Your typical tasks are:

• Chemical risk assessments and maintenance of the Chemical database
• Preparations of HSE communication and awareness materials
• Tasks related to Personal Protective Equipment, Waste management and Recycling, Energy efficiency development and management of Critical safety risks.
• Employee and summer trainee general HSE introductions and onboarding
• Close co-operation with Operations, R&D, HR and Occupational health care teams and Safety representatives as well as with external suppliers of PPE, Emergency and First aid equipment etc.
• Participation in workplace surveys, risk assessments and production related HSE development tasks
• Development and simplifying HSE processes and tools with help from AI,  videos etc.

Qualifications for the role:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. student with HSE related studies or genuine interest in HSE development.
• Language skills:  Finnish fluently, English moderate
• IT skills: Office tools: Excel, Power Point, Power BI, Sharepoint and Teams

What’s in it for you? 

We give you support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, simplifying ways of working, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress. 

More about us

The IEC LV Motors Division is a global market leader focused on helping industries, cities, infrastructure and transportation increase energy efficiency. The division offers a full range of energy efficient low voltage motors, including SynRM (synchronous reluctance) motors to help customers reduce power bills and cut emissions. With rugged designs, a global footprint and application expertise, IEC LV motor solutions have a well-earned reputation of improving reliability and productivity in the most demanding applications. 

For more information, please contact Division HSE Manager Ingela Nyman, tel 050 334 5685, during following time frame: Sept 21 between 2pm-4pm or Sept 28 between 2pm-4pm. Please apply for the position by Oct 1, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!