Intern - Safety Technician

ColonialWebb•Richmond, VA

20d

About The Position

The Safety Intern assists the Site Safety Specialist, site teammates, and management in enforcing the Safety and Risk Program. The role helps ensure state and federal OSHA compliance in the field and reduce workplace injury risks. The intern supports safe work operations through site inspections, safety coaching and training, hazard analysis, incident and claim support, and follow-up on corrective actions. The position reports to the Site Safety Specialist.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
OSHA 30 certification.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Three or more years of experience in the safety field, preferably in construction.
Comprehension of English and ability to communicate in English.
Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures.
Ability to enforce current Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations.
Ability to enforce current Federal Occupational Safety & Health regulations.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and enforce, applicable current NFPA standards.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and enforce, the current US Army Corps of Engineers Safety program.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and enforce, safe operation of construction equipment.
Knowledge of various computer software programs and applications.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Safety, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, or Computer Science.
Ability to speak Spanish.
Construction safety experience.
Veterans and applicants with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to company safety rules, regulations, procedures, and practices.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance, including care of trucks, tools, equipment, and customer property.
Coach and teach safety best practices and behaviors that prevent injury, and conduct site assessments to confirm safe working conditions.
Assist site employees and management in enforcing the Safety and Risk Program and ensuring state and federal OSHA compliance in the field.
Coordinate onsite tasks and functions so they are performed safely in accordance with company policies, procedures, and OSHA standards.
Conduct site visits and inspections of facilities, work areas, and equipment; observe and document employee work practices; and improve safety preparedness.
Identify corrective actions needed to bring job sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain those measures to others.
Inspect the availability, readiness, and proper use of accident-prevention procedures, safety and fire-prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first-aid supplies.
Recommend corrective actions and follow up to verify their implementation.
Identify and recommend safety equipment, materials, and supplies for work operations.
Attend and participate in safety committee meetings with sites and general contractors or customers, and serve as a source of information on health and safety issues.
Assist with reporting and investigating workers’ compensation and general liability claims.
Conduct or assist with job hazard analyses.
Support incident and accident prevention and enforce company policies through other assigned functions.
Conduct safety training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.