Intern - Safety

CRH; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical and disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH Mountain Enterprises internship offers hands-on experience in shaping the organization’s safety program. The applicant will participate in planning, directing, and implementing safety initiatives in a real-world setting at our Lexington-area operations.

The role emphasizes field work, instrument calibration, and compliance with IDEM, SHA, and OSHA regulations, with a focus on safety culture and practical exposure to environmental health practices.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. Candidates with experience in Industrial Hygiene are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument calibration independently in the field.
• Support environmental, safety, and health programs as an advocate for safe practices.
• Assist with maintaining regulatory records and documentation of IDEM, SHA, and OSHA.

Skills

Driver's license

Reading & comprehension

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree in safety/environmental science or related field

Job description

Job ID: 529174

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Summary

During this internship, you will help plan, direct, and implement the organization's safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties, either personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform instrument calibration independently in the field.
• Support all environmental, safety, and health programs as a constant advocate for safe working practices.
• Assist with maintaining required regulatory records and documentation of IDEM, SHA, and OSHA.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A valid driver’s license is required, and they must be willing to work overtime in the field during the internship period, May to August.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

Must currently be pursuing a degree in safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. Candidates with experience in Industrial Hygiene are preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Mountain Enterprises, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH 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 origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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