Construction Safety Intern — Field Experience + PTO

Hensel Phelps; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off upon hire

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Safety Manager and project team on Dallas construction sites, learning the Safety & Health Program while helping plan, monitor activities, and correct unsafe acts to help projects finish safely and set up a future career with the company.

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health is preferred; strong communication and computer skills (Excel templates, Primavera, AutoDesk) are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health (preferred).
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software – Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the company Safety & Health Program.
• Learn applicable safety and health regulations as well as ways for effective company implementation.
• Become familiar with the construction process.
• Assist the Project Superintendent in the project site‑specific safety orientation and other safety training.
• Be visible in the field for safety observations.
• Assist in the development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis.
• Assist the project team in conducting project safety audits.
• Assist the project team with accident and/or near miss investigations.
• Attend awareness level safety courses and other construction related courses.
• Perform periodic inspections such as fire extinguishers, ladders, first aid kits, etc.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

Excel templates

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Safety Manager and project team on Dallas construction sites, learning the Safety & Health Program while helping plan, monitor activities, and correct unsafe acts to help projects finish safely and set up a future career with the company.

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health is preferred; strong communication and computer skills (Excel templates, Primavera, AutoDesk) are valued.