Intern - Safety Technician

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development and progression

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, life,vision

Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors Company is seeking a Safety Intern to assist the Site Safety Specialist in enforcing safety procedures across field operations and to help ensure OSHA compliance in the workplace.

You will coach teammates on safety best practices, perform site assessments, document corrective actions, participate in safety committee meetings, and support incident reporting and investigation processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; pursuing safety/engineering degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required; First Aid/CPR/AED preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and apply safety regulations and company policies.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Safety Specialist in enforcing safety procedures on site.
• Coach teammates on safety best practices and behaviors.
• Conduct site assessments to ensure safe working conditions.
• Document corrective actions and follow up on implementation.
• Participate in safety committee meetings with sites and customers.

Skills

Safety coaching

Site inspections

Documentation

Corrective actions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Safety/Engineering

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The primary role of the Safety Intern is to assist the Site Safety Specialist with assisting teammates and site management in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk program. To ensure state and federal OSHA compliance in the field to reduce the risk of workplace injuries. The Safety Intern reports to the Site Safety Specialist.

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Competitive wages
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Maintain strict adherence to all company safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices

• Maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance at all times. This applies to the individual as well as his/her truck, tools, and equipment as well as customer property

• Coach and teach safety best practices and behaviors that prevent injury, as well as conduct site assessments to ensure working conditions are safe for our employees

• Assist the employees and management of the site in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk Program to ensure state and federal OSHA compliance in the field and reduce the risk of employee injury

• Coordinate all tasks and functions on site to ensure they are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards

• Sustain safe operations by conducting site visits/inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment; observing and documentation employee work practices and improving safety preparedness

• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring job sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to others

• Inspect the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first aid supplies

• Recommend and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions

• Identify and recommend safety equipment, material and supplies for work operations

• Attend and participate in safety committee meetings with sites and general contractors/customers; serve as a source of information on health and safety issues

• Assist in reporting and investigating workers compensation and general liability claims

• Conduct and/or assist with job hazard analysis

• Conduct other functions to support the prevention of incidents and accidents and enforce the policies of this company

• Conduct safety training as required

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

You should have:

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent; Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.

• Possess OSHA 30 certification

• Possess current First Aid/CPR/AED certification

• Possess three or more years’ experience in the safety field (preferably in construction)

• Demonstrate comprehension of the English language; ability to speak Spanish is a plus

• Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures

• Ability to enforce current Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations

• Ability to enforce current Federal Occupational Safety & Health regulations

• Possess knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current NFPA Standards applicable to work operations

• Possess knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current US Army Corps of Engineers Safety program

• Possess knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce safe operations of construction equipment

• Possess knowledge of various computer software programs, applications

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

• Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply