Field Safety Intern – Transportation

Kiewit Corporation; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field under the Project Safety Manager.

You will help enforce safety standards, review plans, and assist with incident investigations and training across the project site. The role emphasizes collaboration with craft, adherence to OSHA/MSHA regulations, and the daily execution of the SSSP to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, updating, and communication of the Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all stakeholders
• Collaborate with craft daily to promote buy-in of safety program and ownership
• Exercise Stop Work Authority to enforce policies and work plans
• Plan and problem-solve with operations based on leading indicators and upcoming work
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Conduct daily hazard inspections and support corrective measures
• Assist with safety training on policies, OSHA/MSHA, NCCER, SIMS, orientation, and client requirements
• Review work plans before start of work

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Independent work

Teamwork

Site access

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety/related field

OSHA/EMT certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Site Specific Safety Plan in the field under the Project Safety Manager.

You will help enforce safety standards, review plans, and assist with incident investigations and training across the project site. The role emphasizes collaboration with craft, adherence to OSHA/MSHA regulations, and the daily execution of the SSSP to maintain a safe work environment.