Field Safety Intern: Learn & Impact Rail Projects

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. in Dallas seeks a Safety Specialist Intern to support and audit safety programs on transportation projects. You will assist in developing, reviewing, and communicating the Site Safety Plan and collaborate with field teams to reinforce safe work practices.

Assignment is full time temporary, with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to gain OSHA/MSHA exposure while supporting incident investigations and safety training.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, updating, and communication of the SSSP to everyone including subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of our safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
• Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and in compliance with our policies including accident/injury files.
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinics.
• Assist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solution.
• Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions.
• Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work.
• Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client specific requirements

Skills

Safety knowledge

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. in Dallas seeks a Safety Specialist Intern to support and audit safety programs on transportation projects. You will assist in developing, reviewing, and communicating the Site Safety Plan and collaborate with field teams to reinforce safe work practices.

Assignment is full time temporary, with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to gain OSHA/MSHA exposure while supporting incident investigations and safety training.