Construction Safety Co-op - Spring 2027

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Construction Safety Co-op to support the Safety Department and gain hands‑on experience in construction safety. This role assists with job site inspections, PPE management, safety documentation, and compliance while working closely with field and office teams.

The Safety Co-op will learn construction safety principles in a real‑world environment and contribute to a strong safety culture across the organization, with exposure to incident investigations and training

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Safety Sciences or related field.
• Strong interest in construction safety and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining, promoting, and enforcing project site safety per policies.
• Support PPE inventory management for job site personnel.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards.
• Document safety observations and corrective actions from inspections.
• Organize safety files, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with employee onboarding and safety orientation activities.
• Help coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
• Utilize ToolWatch and other systems to support asset management and inspections.
• Participate in incident investigations and near‑miss reporting as assigned.
• Collaborate with Safety Managers and field personnel to reinforce safe practices.
• Perform additional duties to support the role and organization.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Safety Sciences

Related field degree

Tools

ToolWatch

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Construction Safety Co-op to support the Safety Department and gain hands‑on experience in construction safety. This position will assist with job site inspections, safety training initiatives, PPE management, safety documentation, and compliance efforts while working closely with field and office teams. The Safety Co-op will have the opportunity to learn and apply construction safety principles in a real‑world environment while contributing to a strong culture of safety across the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining, promoting, and enforcing project site safety in accordance with company, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Support PPE inventory management, distribution, and tracking for job site personnel.
• Participate in job site visits, inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards and observe safe work practices.
• Assist in documenting safety observations and corrective actions resulting from site inspections.
• Support the administration and organization of safety files, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with employee onboarding and safety orientation activities.
• Help coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
• Utilize ToolWatch and other company systems to support asset management and equipment inspection tracking.
• Participate in incident investigations and near‑miss reporting activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, Project Managers, and field personnel to reinforce safe work practices.
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned to support the success of the role and the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Safety Sciences, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in construction safety and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• This position may require local travel to job sites, attend meetings, assist at other office locations, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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