Construction Safety Intern: Hands-On Field & Office

Herzog; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Herzog Contracting Corp. seeks Safety Interns across the United States to gain hands-on experience in construction safety.

You’ll work with our project safety manager to learn the construction safety process and assist with the administration of the accident prevention program according to company policies. This internship requires flexibility between office and field, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a degree.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required).
• Must be flexible in working in both office and field environment as needed.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Must have strong organization skills.
• Must be highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with the company safety program and local accident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.
• Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses.
• Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion.
• Assist in the investigation, preparation and maintenance of records of all third party, asset loss, and worker’s compensation claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
• Assist in the follow up with the corporate insurance department regarding claims, to ensure that the appropriate information is collected and that claims will be resolved in a timely manner
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player

Communication

Organization

Motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing a degree

Job description

Herzog Contracting Corp. seeks Safety Interns across the United States to gain hands-on experience in construction safety.

You’ll work with our project safety manager to learn the construction safety process and assist with the administration of the accident prevention program according to company policies. This internship requires flexibility between office and field, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.