Field Safety Intern – Marine & Heavy Civil Construction

About the role

Orion is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to join our Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to construction safety practices, field operations, safety training, regulatory compliance, reporting, and risk management within a large construction organization. Orion is a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial, and commercial markets. Our operations include marine and heavy civil construction—such as ports, marine terminals, bridges, pile driving, and waterfront infrastructure—as well as concrete construction supporting large-scale commercial and structural concrete projects. The Safety Intern will work alongside experienced safety and operations professionals and gain exposure to both field and administrative aspects of construction safety. Orion's guiding beliefs and core values are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, all built upon the foundation of Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field safety inspections, observations, and audits on active construction projects.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety reports.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing safety data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of project-specific safety plans, emergency action plans, and other safety documentation.
• Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, training programs, and employee safety communications.
• Help coordinate safety training schedules, registrations, certifications, and training records.
• Assist with maintaining Safety Department files, records, and documentation.
• Support data entry and recordkeeping within Orion's Safety Management System, including Intelex.
• Assist with documentation associated with incidents, injuries, property damage, and environmental events.
• Participate in project and jobsite safety meetings as appropriate.
• Gain exposure to OSHA requirements and construction safety regulations applicable to marine, heavy civil, and concrete construction.
• Work alongside Safety, Operations, Project Management, and field personnel to promote Orion's safety culture.
• Perform other safety-related projects and assignments as requested.
• Take responsibility for their own personal safety and the safety of those around them.
• Follow all Company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Participate actively in Orion's safety programs and initiatives.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or potential hazards.
• Understand and support Orion's Stop Work Authority whenever an unsafe condition or situation is observed.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding Company information, records, and business practices.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety,