2027 Summer Internship- Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE)

Vulcan Materials Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company offers a SHE internship position where you will gain hands-on experience across multiple business lines, participate in audits, trainings, and environmental initiatives within the SHE team.

The role emphasizes learning safety, health, and environmental management systems and collaborating with colleagues to minimize risks in construction materials operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college/university pursuing a related degree.
• Junior or Senior level is preferred.
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor with tasks and projects.
• Research and data gathering to support initiatives.
• Collaborate with team to develop and implement strategies.
• Attend team meetings and provide input.
• Support databases and spreadsheets maintenance.
• Complete tasks safely and on schedule.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Mail

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university pursuing a related degree

Junior/Senior level preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Oracle Business Environment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a member of the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) team, you will be exposed to all levels of the business and provided with hands‑on projects and experiences in a variety of business lines. You may participate in facility inspections and management systems audits, SHE training, managing the environmental permitting process, conducting industrial hygiene sampling, assisting with injury and accident analysis and trending, assisting with initiatives to minimize and control risk to employees and the environment, and learning effective safety, health, and environmental management systems from the best in the construction materials industry.

Job Summary

As a member of the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) team, you will be exposed to all levels of the business and provided with hands‑on projects and experiences in a variety of business lines. You may participate in facility inspections and management systems audits, SHE training, managing the environmental permitting process, conducting industrial hygiene sampling, assisting with injury and accident analysis and trending, assisting with initiatives to minimize and control risk to employees and the environment, and learning effective safety, health, and environmental management systems from the best in the construction materials industry.

Essential Functions

• Assist with various tasks and projects assigned by supervisor and team members.
• Conduct research and gather data to support ongoing projects or initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement strategies.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input or suggestions as appropriate.
• Support the development and maintenance of databases, spreadsheets, and other relevant tools.
• Adhere to company policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Seek opportunities to learn and grow in field of interest.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently ad within specified deadlines.
• May perform administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and organizing documents.
• Attend/complete training as needed to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies

• Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Team Player - Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment. Treats other employees or customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Engages openly and comfortably with diverse groups, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, and consideration to ease interpersonal situations. Quickly establishes rapport and fosters positive connections.
• Work Ethic - Committed to high-quality work, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.
• Commitment to Learning: Applies intellect to the fullest, welcoming activities that require one to stretch.
• Adaptability - Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open‑minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.

Education

• Must be currently enrolled and be in good standing with their College/University and be pursuing a degree in a related field to the internship.
• Junior or Senior level is preferred.

Experience

• Previous work experience is a plus but is not required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent computer skills and experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google Mail.
• Good oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Should demonstrate tenacity and the ability to work on teams, take instruction, the desire for learning all areas of the work involved.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Motivated, self‑starter; Ability to work independently without direct supervision and as part of a team well.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Able to relate to all levels of people

Other Requirements

• Some travel may be required. May require driving between operating locations.
• May involve exposure to dust, dirt and noise.
• May work in an office setting and that requires sitting/standing for extended periods of time.
• If in an operations setting must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time.
• Requires the use of computerized equipment and technology.
• This position requires knowledge and awareness of site hazards. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position.
• Weekly meetings of Google meet with other interns with Division Training Manager.
• Prepare a presentation summarizing their training near the end of the program to be given in front of Managers/Supervisor, HR and other interns.

JD Disclaimer

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.