Environmental Health & Safety Intern
About The Position
Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs on construction projects. Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study. Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required. Transportation is required. Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week. Housing may be provided in certain situations.
Requirements
- Responsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
- Professional communications skills verbally as well as in written format.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.
- Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades is paramount along with ability to interface well with Owners, Architects, Engineers, including the on-site management team.
- Transportation is required.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.
Responsibilities
- Assist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes.
- Assist in performing regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions s have been completed.
- Assist in evaluating various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
- Assist in incident investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation.
Benefits
- Housing may be provided in certain situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
