Construction Safety Intern - Hands-On Experience

Southland Industries; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on internship experience

Paid housing (some locations)

Paid internship/Co-op

Potential full-time opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Washington State invites students into an Internship and New College Graduate program designed to provide immersive, hands-on experience in Occupational Health & Safety for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection projects. You will assist the Safety Manager in enforcing safety procedures and coordinating safety activities on site.

The program offers paid internship participation, direct exposure to field operations, and potential pathways to full-time opportunities with a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree aligned with Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present information clearly.
• Proactive, team-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work with field staff and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Demonstrates accountability and a proactive safety mindset.
• Goal-oriented with a collaborative spirit and strong listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tasks and functions on project sites are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Help implement the Corporate Safety Award Program.
• Provide distribution of certification cards for various industrial equipment training and maintain record of industrial equipment training.
• Report and manage all company vehicle claims.
• Assist in reporting workers compensation claims.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manual.
• Assemble various safety manuals for distribution.
• Assist in implementing and distributing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintain record of signed safety tailgate meeting forms.

Job description

Southland Industries in Washington State invites students into an Internship and New College Graduate program designed to provide immersive, hands-on experience in Occupational Health & Safety for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection projects. You will assist the Safety Manager in enforcing safety procedures and coordinating safety activities on site.

The program offers paid internship participation, direct exposure to field operations, and potential pathways to full-time opportunities with a