Safety Intern - 25-26 College Recruiting (Denver)

Position Description

Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Aid in implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Coordinate safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Coordinate training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Administer and conduct drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings and conduct research.
• Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Conduct jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Maintain safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Administer and record participation in effective worker orientation program for new employees.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools.
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.