Safety Internship - Summer

Key responsibilities include:

• Embrace the company’s safety culture and support all safety initiatives, adhering to accountabilities set by Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Support and practice the company’s core values, vision, mission, code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other policies.
• Assist in managing environmental health and safety programs at the project level, promoting a safety-oriented work approach.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret occupational illness and accident data; recommend safety improvements to reduce employee exposure to hazards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on correct safety practices.
• Interpret safety regulations related to projects.
• Assist with coordination and presentation of safety training, including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, and lockout/tagout.
• Interface with OSHA/MSHA officials during site visits.

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Knowledge of construction safety, Federal and MSHA/OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, record keeping, and injury management.
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in various climates and environments.
• Familiarity with air monitor calibrations and fit testing.
• OSHA 30
  
  Hr/10
  
  Hr certification preferred.

• Travel required; may include extensive travel and overnight stays.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment as required.
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects regularly.
• Communicate effectively through talking and hearing.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Work on feet for long periods and walk across uneven terrain.