Environmental Health & Safety Intern (Summer Semester 2026)

Internships Lexington, Kentucky


Big Ass Who?
 
We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.
 
That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.
 
Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.
 
Opportunity
 
Big Ass interns don’t fetch coffee, make copies, or staple papers. They help us tackle real safety challenges that make a real impact!
 
As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern, you’ll take on a mission that matters; Helping rebuild and modernize our Job Safety Analysis (JSA) system. Your work will directly contribute to a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace.
 
At Big Ass Fans (BAF), you’ll step into a learning-focused, fast-paced environment where curiosity is encouraged and your ideas actually shape the way we work. Bring your detail-oriented mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to juggle multiple projects, and we’ll give you the hands-on experience that truly moves the needle. 

What You'll Do

JSA Assessment & Documentation

  • Complete an updated JSA inventory by department, station/task, and risk level using the Master Document Index (MDI). 
  • Review existing JSAs to determine accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current operations.
  • Conduct field observations within operations and engineering to validate tasks and identify hazards.

JSA Creation & Standardization

  • Replace inefficient JSA software by creating simplified, user-friendly internal templates that ensure standardization and clear workflow steps.
  • Identify and complete JSAs for all tasks not yet covered by existing analyses.
  • Work with project stakeholders to verify controls and safe work practices before JSAs are finalized. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Gather input from team leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees to ensure JSAs reflect real work conditions. 
  • Coordinate with management to confirm critical tasks and prioritization for JSAs.

Training & Continuous Improvement 

  • Create training materials that teach leaders and supervisors how to review, update, and use JSAs.
  • Create a framework for an annual JSA review process that is simple and easy to maintain. 

What You'll Bring

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related major
  • Basic understanding of hazard recognition and problem-solving to develop proper corrective actions
  • Efficient written and verbal communication skills to present information to management
  • Ability to read, learn, and apply safety policies and programs, OSHA standards, and internal operating procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, complete documentation
  • Analytical mindset, able to spot gaps and propose practical solutions
  • Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
  • Proficient with Google Suite Applications, specifically Docs, Sheets and Slides
  • Able to work in-office Monday-Friday in Lexington, KY (relocation and housing is not included)
Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 
The Interview Process

1. Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter!  In this phone conversation, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that aren't covered in this job description!

2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the Safety team! Here, you'll learn more about the scope of the summer project and cover all of the in-depth details of the position. 

How do you live life Big Ass?

Wonder what it’s like to walk through our Headquarters? Click here to get a virtual tour, and while you’re at it, check out our Benefits and Perks!

Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.