Construction Safety Intern; Portland

2027 Construction Safety Intern (Portland)

TURNERCONSTRUCTION IS HIRING 2027 SUMMER INTERNS — EHS AND SAFETY STUDENTS ENCOURAGEDTO APPLY!

Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare,Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office.

Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects,fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our truegoal is to enrich the communities where we live and work.

Turner's award winning internship program strives to combinemeaningful workas apart ofa construction project team with opportunities to learn every facet of our business as a general contractor.

Successful applicants will interface across projects,departments, and even other business units in a series of learning and social opportunities. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excelin a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. Weencourageeager learnerswho share our company's values of sustainablebuilding and creatinginclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.

Position

Description:

Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

• Assist 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.

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,…