Construction Safety Intern: Learn, Inspect & Protect

Turner Construction Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick/wellness time

Medical coverage (employee pays full成本

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a safety intern to assist in activities related to safety and loss control on construction projects or office locations. You will support the Building L.I.F.E.

program, help identify hazards, and coordinate safety meetings under supervision. The role emphasizes learning in construction safety, reporting violations, maintaining safety records, and supporting training, with some travel and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field, with at least 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles.
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership or volunteering.
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Able to work independently with direction and in a team.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office, and collaboration tools.
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist implementing safety programs on construction sites and offices.
• Identify and report safety violations, especially imminent danger.
• Coordinate safety duties for committees and meetings.
• Coordinate training at safety meetings and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance.
• Promote safe work practices per regulations and owner requirements.
• Administer drug screening program as required.
• Support preconstruction meetings and document meetings.
• Conduct jobsite inspections and develop inspection summaries.
• Maintain safety records (pre-task plans, JHA, training, OSHA 300, MSDS).
• Support new employee orientation and participation tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Time management

Planning & organization

Education

Safety/Engineering student

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a safety intern to assist in activities related to safety and loss control on construction projects or office locations. You will support the Building L.I.F.E.

program, help identify hazards, and coordinate safety meetings under supervision. The role emphasizes learning in construction safety, reporting violations, maintaining safety records, and supporting training, with some travel and overtime as needed.