Safety​/Industrial Hygienist Internship ; Tangent​/Portland

Job Summary

Knife River is a People‑first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today! We are looking to add a Safety/Industrial Hygienist Intern to our team for Summer 2026 at our Tangent or Portland, OR location.

• Pursuing a Higher Education degree in a related field. Must be currently enrolled
• Interest in serving the materials/construction industry
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment criminal background check and drug screen
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members

• Assist our safety team with day‑to‑day tasks and responsibilities
• Understand the safety culture at Knife River
• Learn Knife River’s corporate reporting requirements
• Complete various safety trainings
• Familiarize yourself with product line specific safety best practices, i.e. Ready mix and asphalt plants
• Create safety plans
• Managing incidents and associated reporting
• Assist the Lead Industrial Hygienist in developing and implementing exposure control plans and hazard assessments
• Operate and maintain industrial hygiene monitoring equipment (e.g. air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, gas detectors)
• Collaborate with operations and field safety functions to ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, NIOSH)
• Assist with management of all aspects of the Industrial Hygiene Program for the company
• Maintain accurate records of relevant industrial hygiene documentation

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