Industrial HSE Intern

PCL Construction•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Industrial Construction Co. is hiring an Industrial HSE Intern for its US PICCo district in Houston, Texas. Depending on the assigned project, the intern supports health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives and field operations. The role contributes to a positive HSE culture, strengthens HSE programs and management systems, and supports regulatory compliance, safe operations, and continuous performance improvement. The intern may evaluate hazards, exposures, and impacts involving process equipment, facilities, and large-scale construction in existing facilities. Duties also include preparing technical documentation and reports, supporting and training operations and field personnel, participating in incident investigations, field audits, and emergency response activities, and identifying outside resources and services. The position offers competitive bi-weekly pay, hands-on project experience, mentorship, development through PCL’s College of Construction, student and networking events, and potential career pathways to full-time roles.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, a related technical field, or foreign equivalent.
Be at least 18 years of age and able to work in Houston, Texas.
Pass a third-party background check and substance abuse test as a condition of employment.
Understand the internal project quality assessment process.
Demonstrate planning, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Have Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Level 1 (US IND).
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Implement action plans to promote a positive HSE culture and improve the quality and effectiveness of core HSE programs and HSE management systems.
Provide field HSE support for assigned events and projects as directed by the HSE supervisor.
Support HSE performance targets and develop ideas for continuous improvement.
Understand and manage hazards and risks associated with the role and risks that may affect organizational objectives.
Evaluate hazards, exposures, and general impacts related to process equipment, facilities, and projects, including large-scale construction within existing facilities.
Complete technical documentation and provide training and support to operations and field personnel on regulatory and policy compliance.
Develop and implement plans, programs, and procedures to guide regulatory compliance, safe operations, and prevention of undesired consequences.
Prepare and submit internal and external reports and related documentation, including formal presentations to small and large groups.
Identify and qualify outside resources and services.
Lead or participate in incident investigations, field audits, and other incident causation and prevention activities.
Participate in emergency planning and response activities.