Safety Intern

U.S. Pipe • Union City, CA

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About The Position

U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Safety Intern. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving a safe work environment. This internship can lead to a full-time at will employment opportunity as US Pipe.

Requirements

• The Safety Intern must be willing to work flexible shifts to cover incidents, outages, and off turn safety audits.
• Strong self-direction and motivation is required.
• Must have good oral and written skills.
• Detail orientation and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Understanding of Hot Work, Confined Space and Energy Control Procedures.
• Understanding of Lean 6s Housekeeping Programs.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, safety practices and SDS information.
• Knowledge of performing safety inspections and providing detailed corrective action recommendations to plant management.
• Ability to provide New Employee Orientation safety training.
• Must have skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must have completed junior year in a college or university.
• Must be majoring in a safety, health, or environmental related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, implementing, auditing, and training to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illness, and financial losses.
• Administers and coordinates all aspects of plant safety for both pipe plants including but not limited to: OSHA compliance, other regulatory compliance, safety audits and inspections, incident investigations, safety committee leadership, safety teams, New Employee Safety training and other safety training as needed.
• Provides information to Plant Manager, supervisors, and salaried personnel regarding compliance with Federal and State OSHA regulations.
• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data; prepares reports for daily, weekly, and monthly safety activities. Administers, maintains database on the Respiratory Protection and Hearing Conservation Programs.
• Administer, maintains records, and database for all Safety Training.
• Rebuild Safety Committee and Structure.
• Attending monthly safety committee meeting to conduct training and identifying immediate items that need to be addressed.
• Responds to Plant Emergencies and assists as needed.
• Maintains current file on all needed Safety Data Safety Sheets.
• Assists Third Party Industrial Hygiene representatives with sampling
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees