Summer Safety Intern
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Construction
Occupational Health & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Division: Chicago Main Project Location(s): Chicago, IL 60603 USA Minimum Years
Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Intern Education: Degree in Progress Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt
Position
Description:
Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.
Essential Duties &
Key Responsibilities:
- TAssist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
- Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
- Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
- Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
- Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
- Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
- Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
- Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
- Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
- Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
- Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is estimated to be between $24.00- $28.00 per hour.
The salary range for this position is estimated to be 24.00 - 28.00 USD annualized.
Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.
Qualifications- Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
- Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
- Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
- Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
- Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
- Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Able to take direction, learn and…
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