Construction Safety Intern: Field Oversight & Learning

Hensel Phelps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Safety Manager and project team on a construction site in Washington, DC. You will gain understanding of the construction process and help plan, monitor activities, and correct unsafe acts or conditions.

This internship provides extended opportunity to evaluate fit for a long and successful career with Hensel Phelps after graduation, with emphasis on Safety & Health Program knowledge and practical field exposure.

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

MS Office Suite

Excel templates

Education

4-year OSH degree (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Safety Manager and project team on a construction site in Washington, DC. You will gain understanding of the construction process and help plan, monitor activities, and correct unsafe acts or conditions.

This internship provides extended opportunity to evaluate fit for a long and successful career with Hensel Phelps after graduation, with emphasis on Safety & Health Program knowledge and practical field exposure.