Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Charleston, SC invites undergrad or graduate students pursuing an EH&S degree to join as an Intern for 10–12 weeks, 40 hours/week, to gain hands-on experience in construction EH&S.

Responsibilities include safety onboarding, site inspections, permit evaluations (Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation), and incident investigations while supporting the safety culture on project teams.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing an EH&S related degree.
• Experience with safety onboarding and site inspections is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to remote sites if required and to work on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes.
• Assist in performing regular job site inspections to identify and document hazards.
• Assist in evaluating planning/permits such as Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation.
• Assist in incident investigations including interviewing and documenting findings.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Professional communication

Education

EH&S degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

65 Fairchild Street, Suite 301, Charleston, South Carolina

Position Type

Intern

Please note:

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs on construction projects.

Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.

• Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required.
• Transportation is required.
• Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
• Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Responsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
• Professional communications skills verbally as well as in written format.

Intern Job Description

Reporting Relationship: Interns will report to a EH &S Manager.

Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the environmental health and safety management aspects of the construction project in the field. Your experience will include some or all the following:

• Assist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes.
• Assist in performing regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions s have been completed.
• Assist in evaluating various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
• Assist in incident investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in both indoor office settings, and outdoor constructions jobsite settings requiring sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work hours will be determined at the Project or work assignment basis.
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades is paramount along with ability to interface well with Owners, Architects, Engineers, including the on-site management team.