Operations Intern

Orion Innovation • Lewisville, TX

11h

About The Position

The Operations Intern works in the field and office to learn how concrete construction projects are performed and to assist with their successful completion. Field assignments may take place at one or more ORION Concrete jobsites, where the intern joins project crews, learns craft roles and coordination, works with field supervision, and assists project or field engineers. Office assignments support the Project Management group through bid preparation, cost estimating, plan and specification interpretation, procurement, scheduling, and communication with project participants and suppliers.

The role also carries safety, environmental, compliance, and confidentiality responsibilities. The intern must follow company policies and applicable laws, help maintain a safe work environment, report violations, and stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed. Other related administrative and technical duties, including certification or safety training and procedure review, may be assigned. The intern must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, use required personal protective equipment, remain calm and respond appropriately in emergencies, and evacuate the work area promptly when necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed by the Safety Representative or management personnel.
• Ability to evacuate the work area in a timely manner during an emergency.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work at assigned ORION Concrete jobsites to learn how concrete construction projects are performed.
• Join project crews to help complete ongoing or new field projects.
• Learn the responsibilities of different craft positions and how they coordinate project work.
• Work with the Project Superintendent, Project Engineer, or Field Engineer to understand field-supervision responsibilities.
• Assist Project Engineers or Field Engineers with their tasks.
• Assist the Project Management group with ongoing or new projects.
• Assist in developing bid proposals for upcoming concrete construction and services projects.
• Estimate project costs, including materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
• Interpret project plans and specifications.
• Procure materials and services from suppliers as required by project needs.
• Schedule project work activities according to plan timelines.
• Communicate with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others involved in project work.
• Help ensure project team members have a safe work environment and understand safe work practices and policies.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives supporting regulatory compliance and improvement of company programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures, and promptly report violations.
• Perform other assigned administrative and technical duties, such as certification training, safety training, and procedure review.
• Use required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to emergencies, including timely evacuation when needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and development

What This Job Offers

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