Construction Safety Internship Summer 2027

Hoar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar is seeking candidates for its Internship Program focused on Occupational Safety and Health. Interns will gain exposure to construction safety, risk mitigation, and the company Health & Safety Program implementation.

Responsibilities include assisting with site safety inspections, hazard analysis, safety meetings, and incident investigations while supporting Field Operations and project teams.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the summer semester.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with the Health and Safety Program and assist the project team with safety goals.
• Assist in implementing safety programs to meet company standards.
• Conduct and document jobsite safety inspections focusing on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.
• Review Job Hazard Analysis and safety submittals with the project team.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings to analyze risk and identify hazards.
• Deliver safety meetings to communicate requirements.
• Assist in managing the Pre-Task Safety Analysis process.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Maintain safety documentation per the Health and Safety Program.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety knowledge

Written/verbal communication

Driver's license

Risk awareness

Education

Pursuing a four-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Completed college freshman year

Job description

Hoar is recruiting qualified applicants for our Internship Program who are studying Occupational Safety and Health or related fields. This position will gain exposure to all areas of construction and training, mitigating risk, protecting against losses and injury, and implementation of the company Health & Safety Program.

Duties include:

Intern will provide safety support to Field Operations, to include the following essential functions.

• Promote compliance with the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and assist the project team with meeting company safety goals.
• Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.
• Perform and document jobsite safety inspections with special emphasis on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors, to prevent incidents and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Assist the project team in reviewing Job Hazard Analysis and safety submittals.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings when requested to analyze risk and support the project team by effectively identifying hazards associated with various scopes of work.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of safety meetings to ensure company safety requirements are effectively communicated.
• Assist in managing Hoar’s Pre-Task Safety Analysis process for the project.
• Participate and assist in the incident investigation process.
• Ensure project safety documentation is maintained and filed in compliance with the Health and Safety Program (HSP).
• Assist the project team in developing and conducting jobsite safety orientations.
• Interact effectively with management, field personnel, work independently, and/or as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the summer semester
• Completed college freshman year
• Desire to pursue a career in the construction industry upon graduation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have practical knowledge of the 1926 Code of Federal Regulations
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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