Safety Professional Intern Summer 2026 - Texas

Hoffman Construction Company • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Intern Project Safety Professional will work on the construction project site with the Safety Department and will report to the on-site Safety Manager. They will work closely with the safety team, project team, owner’s representatives, and field personnel. The Intern Project Safety Professional is responsible to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures on the construction project site while being part of a team that will create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrates technical construction safety knowledge.
• Ability to conduct field observations, interactions, and interventions.
• Interpersonal communication skills with ability to review and suggest improvements to task planning in the field.
• Experience in safety training and ability to provide new contractor orientation training.
• Knowledge of hazard communication program and global harmonization system.
• Expertise in hazard recognition for construction.
• Must be able to work effectively both in and outdoors during all weather conditions.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.
• Experience in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Safety, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate a minimum of 80% of the time to observing and correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel in best safety practices.
• Actively and professionally interact with all employees to promote safe acts and workplace conditions.
• Create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment.
• Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous conditions and practices.
• Train craft personnel on new employee orientation and other construction safety training programs; document formal training on appropriate forms.
• Conduct and document safety inspections.
• Bring any safety violation and/or hazardous condition observed to the attention of the field supervisor in charge for immediate correction.
• Ensure that subcontractor's employees wear appropriate clothing, safety equipment and other PPE.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures.
• Immediately visit the site of any injury, incident, or near-miss involving employees and/or equipment. Identify and protect evidence in place, note conditions, conduct interviews, take appropriate follow-up actions, and assist with the analysis.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and maintain records as necessary.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees