Health Safety Environment Technician Internship 2027 (Virginia)

Allan Myers Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company seeking a safety professional who will ensure compliance with corporate, federal, and state safety policies. You will develop training materials, conduct safety training, and lead new hire orientation, while performing on-site observations and inspections across field sites.

This full-time exempt role requires extensive travel/commute to and from field locations, with work locations subject to

Qualifications

• HSE/Safety bachelor’s degree with 0–3 years in safety
• Or no degree with 1–3 years in heavy civil construction

Responsibilities

• Conducts site observations for safety compliance and adheres to company policies.
• Assists Operations with risk assessments and controls.
• Prepares training materials and ensures OSHA/MSHA/DOT documentation.
• Performs incident investigations.
• Attends morning huddles and project planning meetings.
• Conducts post-accident drug screens.
• Oversees subcontractor safety compliance.
• Purchases safety equipment when needed.
• Travels extensively to field sites.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Travel willingness

Excellent communication

Time management

Deadline pressure

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE/Safety

No degree with 1-3 years in Heavy Civil construction

Job description

Responsibilities

This full-time exempt level position is responsible for compliance with corporate, federal, and state safety policies. Develops training materials, conducts safety training, and new hire orientation. Conducts on site safety observations and inspections, audits and training needs assessments all while working in accordance with Allan Myers’ policies, procedures, and programs. This position requires extensive travel/commute to and from field sites; work locations for assignments are subject to change.

• Conducts site observations for safety compliance and adheres to company policies.
• Assists Operations with pre-planning safety into all situations through risk-assessment, job hazard analysis, identifying hazards, and putting in place controls.
• Readies and provides training documentation and other materials to ensure worksites have required OSHA, MSHA, and DOT documentation in place (i.e. hazcom, rigging, cranes, excavation, scaffolds, etc.).
• Develops training materials for specific site hazards based on site visit needs assessments.
• Performs incident investigations.
• Develops and assists with site specific Toolbox Talks, Safety Flashes, and monthly training modules.
• Conducts Subcontractor Safe starts and assists worksites in overseeing subcontractor safety compliance and performance.
• Conducts, develops, and oversees all OSHA and MSHA inspections and related training.
• Attends Morning Huddles and participates in project planning meetings.
• Attends and participates in dynamic stretching at the work sites.
• Provides safety expertise to Project Team and in jobsite support.
• Where necessary, purchases safety equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Responsibilities

This full-time exempt level position is responsible for compliance with corporate, federal, and state safety policies. Develops training materials, conducts safety training, and new hire orientation. Conducts on site safety observations and inspections, audits and training needs assessments all while working in accordance with Allan Myers’ policies, procedures, and programs. This position requires extensive travel/commute to and from field sites; work locations for assignments are subject to change.

• Conducts site observations for safety compliance and adheres to company policies.
• Assists Operations with pre-planning safety into all situations through risk-assessment, job hazard analysis, identifying hazards, and putting in place controls.
• Readies and provides training documentation and other materials to ensure worksites have required OSHA, MSHA, and DOT documentation in place (i.e. hazcom, rigging, cranes, excavation, scaffolds, etc.).
• Develops training materials for specific site hazards based on site visit needs assessments.
• Performs incident investigations.
• Develops and assists with site specific Toolbox Talks, Safety Flashes, and monthly training modules.
• Conducts Subcontractor Safe starts and assists worksites in overseeing subcontractor safety compliance and performance.
• Conducts, develops, and oversees all OSHA and MSHA inspections and related training.
• Conducts new hire orientation.
• Conducts post-accident drug screens.
• Attends Morning Huddles and participates in project planning meetings.
• Attends and participates in dynamic stretching at the work sites.
• Provides safety expertise to Project Team and in jobsite support.
• Where necessary, purchases safety equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

Experience & Education/Certification:

• HSE/Safety related Bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of experience in a HSE/Safety role; OR no degree with 1-3 years of experience in Heavy Civil construction.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Must be able to travel overnight or long distances on occasion.
• Must possess a willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to work under deadlines and pressure.
• Must possess excellent communication (verbal/written) & time management skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations preferred.
• Must be detail oriented.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.