Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field. Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required. Transportation is required. Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week. Housing may be provided in certain situations.

About the role

Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs on construction projects. Interns will report to an EH&S Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes.
• Assist in performing regular job site inspections to identify, document, and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify corrective actions have been completed.
• Assist in evaluating various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
• Assist in incident investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs, and completing proper documentation.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.
• Demonstrated responsible team membership: commitment to the project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Exchange.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate subcontractor trades, and interface well with owners, architects, engineers, and the on-site management team.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, etc.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor construction jobsite settings, requiring sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending.
• Work hours will be determined at the project or work assignment basis.
• Noise level varies based on location.