Occupational Safety Intern
About The Position
Do you want to experience what it is like to be part of a utility safety team? The Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking college students with strong occupational safety and health background for the LCRA Occupational Safety Intern Program. This is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose occupational safety students to safety and health programs within the utility industry. Interns will become integral members of the LCRA Safety Services team throughout their entire placement. This is an opportunity to apply safety knowledge in a business environment. You will be trusted to: Meet with organizational stakeholders to identify occupational safety problems and opportunities Research industry concepts, ideas, and best practices in occupational safety Read relevant texts, articles, and sources on all sides of safety topics Formulate recommendations and alternatives based on your sampling and research Prepare memos and/or presentations to present your research, findings, conclusions and recommendations Justify your recommendations with data and objective logical reasoning Explain alternative viewpoints and stakeholder feedback
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in junior year or has completed junior year and will be starting senior year.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
- In the Junior or Senior year of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university, with some advanced coursework related to occupational health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Meet with organizational stakeholders to identify occupational safety problems and opportunities
- Research industry concepts, ideas, and best practices in occupational safety
- Read relevant texts, articles, and sources on all sides of safety topics
- Formulate recommendations and alternatives based on your sampling and research
- Prepare memos and/or presentations to present your research, findings, conclusions and recommendations
- Justify your recommendations with data and objective logical reasoning
- Explain alternative viewpoints and stakeholder feedback
Benefits
- Valuable, meaningful, hands-on work on real-world projects
- Guidance and mentorship from industry leaders invested in your growth
- Exclusive networking events, including executive meet-and-greet
- Behind-the-scenes tours of our dams and power plants
- Interactive lunch-and-learn session with our recruiting team
- Dedicated Volunteer Day to serve and give back
- Celebrate National Intern Day at our park, complete with ziplining and rafting!
- Competitive Pay
- Optional 401 (k) contribution program option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
