Internship: Safety Specialist

MYR Group • Marshalltown, IA

15d

About The Position

Our organization is committed to offering students hands-on, inclusive learning experiences in the electrical construction industry. The knowledge and skills gained through our internship program will help prepare you for a successful future career.
Company Overview
Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects

Requirements

• College sophomore or above working towards a related undergraduate degree or be currently enrolled in or attending trade school. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date.
• No experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and give presentations.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Specialist in Job site observations and incident investigations
• Support safety in pre-construction walks and meetings
• Help coordinate and deliver safety meetings
• Support Data entry into internal reporting systems
• Support the development and review of JHA, EAP and Site-Specific Safety Plans

Benefits

• Opportunity to explore potential post-graduation career opportunities.
• Practice and improve industry skills while learning how to be an effective employee entering the workforce.
• Gain knowledge of the roles and responsibility of a particular career.
• Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.
• If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
• MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees