Safety Intern (Houston)

Turner Construction Company•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on a construction project or office location. This internship provides an opportunity to learn about construction management and the construction industry, focusing on environmental health and safety.

Requirements

Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in a team environment.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion.
Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools.
Access to reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
Limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program.
Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
Coordinate safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
Coordinate training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies.
Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research.
Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
Conduct jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summaries.
Maintain safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
Conduct effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.