HSE Intern

Morley Builders•Santa Monica, CA

5d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Intern supports the department in upholding workplace compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations (e.g., Osha) and company policies and procedures. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the construction field, assisting in the implementation and monitoring of safety protocols, conducting site inspections, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.

Requirements

Completion or in the course of completing a 4-year bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, construction management or equivalent combination of experience and/or training within a technical field
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills, organization, communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines on a regular basis
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas
Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities
Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities
Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Office setting with moderate noise levels in temperature-controlled environment
May include shared office space and temporary provisions including portable toilets as required by project constraints

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting regular safety inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with health and safety
Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective
Support the development and delivery of safety training programs for
Help create safety awareness campaigns that promote safe work
Maintain accurate records of safety audits, inspections, and
Assist in preparing reports for management on HSE performance and
Participate in investigating safety incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and preventive
Assist in documenting findings and presenting them to the HSE
Support the HSE team in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and
Assist in project team in onboarding of new hires and
Work closely with field personnel to promote a culture of safety and environmental
Help coordinate safety meetings and assist in communicating safety policies and
Conduct research on best practices in health, safety, and environmental
Assist in developing new HSE policies and procedures based on industry standards and
Perform other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position