MDT Intern Occupational Safety

State of Montana • Helena, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Intern will help transition the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) from its current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The updated standard provides a consistent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazards through labels and safety data sheets, helping workers understand how to handle and use hazardous chemicals safely. The intern may also assist MDT Safety Consultants with specialized training, jobsite safety inspections, and accident investigations as needed.

This is a summer internship based in Helena, with travel to MDT districts throughout Montana required for up to 50% of the position. The schedule is 40 hours per week for 90 days during summer 2027; daily schedules vary according to the duties of the day. The intern will not receive benefits such as paid holidays or medical coverage.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or tech school, or be a recent graduate no more than six months past graduation.
• Applicants with fewer than 60 credit hours may be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrate respect for coworkers’ contributions and build effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Listen actively, consider other perspectives and alternatives before making decisions, and adapt to changing conditions and responsibilities.
• Maintain objectivity, a positive approach, and motivation; demonstrate open-minded thinking and generate ideas and original approaches.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a student entering their final year of college or a recent graduate.
• Desired degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Help transition MDT from the current Hazard Communication Standard to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
• Train staff on new GHS requirements and safety data sheets.
• Update manuals with new safety data sheets.
• Conduct chemical inventories.
• Assist with jobsite safety inspections.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Assist MDT Safety Consultants with specialized training, inspections, and investigations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed