Field Safety Intern: Hands-on Safety & Mentorship

Interstates Companies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from safety professionals

Career coaching

Hands-on safety experience

National opportunities

Per diem and travel pay

Company discount program

Team celebrations

Post-graduation opportunities

Job summary

Interstates is offering a Safety Intern position designed to expose you to hands-on construction and manufacturing safety. You’ll work with Safety Managers, Technicians, and field crews, applying safety principles in real projects and logging outcomes for continuous improvement.

You’ll learn hazard recognition, job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, and incident documentation while developing your network and practical field skills in a summer internship that could lead to future opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• Interest in construction, manufacturing, electrical, or industrial safety.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; may be obtained during internship.

Responsibilities

• Spend 80-90% of time at active construction sites or manufacturing locations assisting safety processes.
• Conduct safety observations, inspections, site audits, and hazard assessments.
• Review pre-job assessments and equipment inspections.
• Assist with toolbox talks, foreman meetings, onboarding, and safety training.
• Identify hazards and reinforce PPE and safe work practices.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain safety documentation including JHAs, permits, inspections, and reports.
• Collaborate with field teams to strengthen Interstates' safety culture.
• Assist with first-aid training and site first-aid activities as trained.
• Complete a safety-related project adding value to the team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Occupational Safety / Industrial Safety (degree pursuit)

Job description

Interstates is offering a Safety Intern position designed to expose you to hands-on construction and manufacturing safety. You’ll work with Safety Managers, Technicians, and field crews, applying safety principles in real projects and logging outcomes for continuous improvement.

You’ll learn hazard recognition, job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, and incident documentation while developing your network and practical field skills in a summer internship that could lead to future opportunities