Construction Safety Intern — Hands-on Field Experience

Sully-Miller Contracting Co.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., a Colas USA subsidiary, offers a Safety Intern role in Southern California. You will gain hands-on experience in construction safety management and support safety professionals across projects.

You will work with project teams to promote and enforce safety standards, learn OSHA requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist safety managers with jobsite walk-throughs, inspections, and audits focusing on hazard recognition and corrective actions.
• Support implementation and enforcement of safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in project safety meetings and training sessions to reinforce safety culture.
• Help identify potential hazards and document findings for corrective action.
• Aid in investigating accidents and incidents, gathering information, and supporting root cause analysis.
• Assist with compliance reporting and follow-up actions from safety and health inspections.
• Support monitoring of subcontractor and employee safety performance.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations as needed.
• Assist in developing job hazard analyses for major phases of work.
• Gain exposure to OSHA standards, risk assessment tools, and compliance strategies.
• Participate in team-building events and intern networking sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Safety/Occupational Health/Construction Management

Job description

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., a Colas USA subsidiary, offers a Safety Intern role in Southern California. You will gain hands-on experience in construction safety management and support safety professionals across projects.

You will work with project teams to promote and enforce safety standards, learn OSHA requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on diverse sites.