SAFETY/ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST INTERNSHIP 2026 (Tangent/ Portland)

Job Summary

Knife River is a People-first company dedicated to supporting its team members and building strong communities. We are seeking a Safety/Industrial Hygienist Intern for Summer 2026 at our Tangent or Portland, OR location.

Minimum Qualifications

- Pursuing a Higher Education degree in a related field. - Currently enrolled. - Interest in serving the materials/construction industry. - Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. - Professional and courteous attitude towards all team members.

Internship Brief Summary

- Assist the safety team with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. - Understand the safety culture at Knife River. - Learn Knife River's corporate reporting requirements. - Complete various safety trainings. - Familiarize yourself with product line specific safety best practices, such as ready mix and asphalt plants. - Develop and implement exposure control plans and hazard assessments. - Operate and maintain industrial hygiene monitoring equipment (e.g., air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, gas detectors). - Collaborate with operations and field safety functions to ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, NIOSH). - Manage all aspects of the Industrial Hygiene Program for the company. - Maintain accurate records of relevant industrial hygiene documentation.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at [jobs.kniferiver.com] by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to apply online, candidates can print and send a completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process should contact their state employment agency or call 541-693-5900. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.