Intern-Health & Safety (Projects)

What This Department Does

The Health & Safety Department for Capital Projects ensures all safety aspects are managed throughout project work. This includes overseeing contractors by reviewing their health and safety plans, supporting project inspections, and investigating any incidents. The team also works to maintain a safe environment for both Tallgrass employees and contractors at the Houston office.

What You'll Do

• Assist in developing contractor safety standards to be implemented and put through the company's management of change program.
• Enter and track project safety data and produce reports for analysis and intervention strategy development.
• Assist in organizing and conducting contractor safety roundtables in areas where company has project activity.

What You Will Learn

• How OSHA Standard 1910 and 1926 are being implemented in real work situations.
• How Tallgrass TOPSafe culture and safety systems interact and are implemented in real work situations.
• How predictive safety analytics can help be a proactive tool in developing and implementing a successful safety program.

Qualifications

Education: Student actively enrolled in a degreed program and attending classes related to Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Emergency Management, Industrial Engineering, Public Health, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Organizational Effectiveness or other human resource type discipline with expected graduation date of December 2026–May 2028.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
• Detail orientated related to reports, safety analytical trends and other data tracking.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerBI and Smartsheet are preferred.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Solution Oriented
• Ability to solve problems and think critically
• Work independently following tasks or project direction
• Willing to effectively collaborate with other departments
• Proficiency in Power BI or Smartsheet applications

Schedule

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person at our Houston office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May–August for 10 weeks.

Pay

$25.43–$37.09 USD Hourly. The final pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location.

Benefits

The total compensation package for this role may also include paid time off, a housing stipend and more.

About Us

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last 10 years as a Top Workplace, 7 years in Colorado and 3 years in the USA. Tallgrass has also been recognized for its Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility. We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support our interns' physical, mental, and financial well-being.

At Tallgrass You Will Find:

• Industry Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Career Pathing and Industry Exposure
• Access to real world projects that impact our business
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the industry.
• A robust internship program that includes trips to our field locations, access to leadership and webinars focused on your skill development.