Safety Intern

CEI Services•Louisville, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Intern provides administrative support to the jobsite and performs clerical tasks of moderate to advanced difficulty across the Safety Department. The role supports safety functions at the assigned jobsite and assists the Safety Manager and Safety Coordinator with safety-related matters. The intern also works with the Drug and Alcohol Coordinator and the Environmental, Safety & Health Administrator at the corporate office. The position supports employee documentation and reporting, training coordination, safety compliance, jobsite safety planning, and the maintenance of safety records and supplies. It is a full-time, project-site-based position that typically works 50 hours per week, with a schedule subject to project requirements and travel of up to 90%.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an Associate Degree (A.A.) program in Safety, Construction, or a related field.
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Functional computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to manage the safety program.
Ability to type and write reports accurately and with appropriate grammar.
Ability to speak and write clearly.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to employee questions.
Able to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb.
Stamina to perform tasks repetitively and continuously for several-hour intervals.
Ability to work in changing weather and site conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Ability to work at heights and follow safety and fall-protection requirements, including using required equipment.
Ability to evaluate information based on measurable standards, notice details and slight differences in shapes and shadings, and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
Ability to maintain balance and work at heights.
Adequate vision and hearing, naturally or with correction.
Ability to coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.
Willingness to travel up to 90% and be present at the project site, with intermittent travel to the residence of record.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations or a general safety background.

Responsibilities

Assist with entering drug and alcohol testing results.
Scan employment documentation and enter it into the system as needed.
Assist in preparing employee Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol files.
Enter training rosters into the MIC Training Database for classroom and safety training sessions, including for jobs without a Site Safety Coordinator.
Assist with preparing meetings and presentations.
Coordinate and present safety training to meet MIC and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation of New Hire Orientation and other training as appropriate.
Print and scan necessary documentation for crew members.
Work with the Site Safety Coordinator and management team to develop, implement, and maintain an effective site-specific safety plan.
Communicate safety matters to the Safety Manager.
Attend weekly general safety meetings, weekly supervisor safety meetings, and daily Gang box meetings as required.
Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required.
Serve as a backup drug and alcohol collector.
Create and update new-hire safety binders and manuals.
Maintain current safety information in Excel and retrieve safety records and statistics when needed.
Order, track, and ship supplies such as stickers, posters, and PPE.
Maintain jobsite first-aid and emergency-response supplies.
Understand environmental permitting regulations and take measures to ensure compliance.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on-site.
Set a personal example of safe behavior.