Intern-Safety

Port Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence. Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have the following materials ready for submission: A current resume in .pdf or .doc format Your most recent transcript or proof of academic enrollment Any relevant work samples or portfolio links (if applicable) Once you have these materials prepared, you're ready to take the next step toward gaining valuable experience and making an impact with us at Port Houston. We look forward to learning more about you and reviewing your application! Position Summary: Accountable for actively engaging in a diverse range of safety-related responsibilities, aimed at acquiring knowledge and expertise in order to contribute to the development, implementation, facilitation, and sustainable management of robust safety systems.

Requirements

Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
2027/2028 graduation status preferred (junior/senior level)
May 2026 graduates are not eligible, unless enrolling in graduate program in Fall 2026
Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have a permanent residence within a commutable distance.
Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 is preferred.
Students must be able to work throughout the established ten to twelve-week (10-12) program dates.
Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skills
Demonstrates attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Ability to prepare business cases and explain and/or support the recommended course of action
Ability to self-manage work expectations
Ability to work as an individual contributor and/or within a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to listen to business partners and understand their expectations and requirements
Strong interpersonal and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Willingness to learn
Punctuality is key
Understanding of and readiness to actively participate in workplace safety audits, and behavior-based safety observations.
Organizational skills for maintaining accurate and comprehensive safety records.
Ability to collaborate effectively within the Safety team and across different departments, fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Consistently arrives on time for work, meetings, and other commitments.
Takes initiative and approaches tasks with dedication and diligence.
Maintains a positive attitude in the workplace and works well in a team environment.
Demonstrates commitment to completing assignments thoroughly and on time.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn from experiences and adapt behavior accordingly.

Responsibilities

Participate in safety coordination duties in such areas as safety committees, preplanning meetings, and toolbox meetings, safety trainings and orientations.
Assist in review or development of safety programs, JHAs, and/or risk assessments for completeness and compliance with PHA policies and procedures.
Assist in promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal and Local regulations; learn the importance and consequences of reporting and not reporting violation or unsafe practice.
Assist the Safety team in weekly meetings and training as needed; document those meetings under direction of supervision.
Assist in creation or updating of safety training materials, ensuring they are current, engaging, and effective.
Assist Safety team with conducting site and work area inspections and job hazard analysis, conducting risk assessments and identifying potential hazards in the workplace. This could involve collaboration with different departments to address and mitigate risks.
Maintain safety records, including training records, meetings, logs, and incident investigations.
Collaborate using basic data analysis skills to interpret safety-related metrics and trends, contributing to the development of proactive safety measures.
Opportunities to collaborate with external safety experts or consultants, gaining insights and knowledge from industry professionals.
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).
Perform other duties as assigned.