Safety Intern

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Connellsville (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking a Safety Summer Intern to support our Aggregate and Ready-Mix operations under the supervision of the Area Safety Manager.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to occupational health and safety within a manufacturing and construction materials environment. You will assist with safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, data analysis, training delivery, and records management while collaborating with experienced safety professionals on continuous

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in workplace safety, risk management, and industrial or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and field observations to identify hazards and support risk reduction efforts.
• Participate in incident investigations, data analysis, and corrective action tracking to improve workplace safety performance.
• Support the development and delivery of safety training, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Help maintain safety records, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with operations and safety teams on projects that promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Area Safety Manager, we are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Safety Summer Intern to support our Aggregate and, Ready-Mix operations. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in occupational health and safety while working alongside industry professionals in a dynamic manufacturing and construction materials environment. The intern will assist with safety initiatives, compliance activities, inspections, training, and continuous improvement projects that help create a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist with safety inspections, audits, and field observations to identify hazards and support risk reduction efforts.

Participate in incident investigations, data analysis, and corrective action tracking to improve workplace safety performance.

Support the development and delivery of safety training, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.

Help maintain safety records, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements.

Partner with operations and safety teams on projects that promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

What Are We Looking For

Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.

Strong interest in workplace safety, risk management, and industrial or manufacturing operations.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Self-motivated individual who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and thrives in both field and office environments.

Combination of office and field work at industrial and construction materials facilities.

Frequent exposure to active operating environments, including quarries and ready-mix plantsfacilities.

Regular walking, climbing, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all company safety standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.