Safety Intern

GBA Companies; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

GBA is offering a Safety Intern position in Infrastructure Solutions for the Lenexa, KS area with travel to job sites in KS, MO, and IA. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a construction environment, supporting site safety efforts and collaborating with project teams.

The role requires pursuing a Safety Management degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A team-driven, proactive attitude is essential for success on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Safety Management degree or related field.
• Two years of college coursework or equivalent education completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating Site-Specific Safety Plans and safe work environments.
• Attend safety meetings and communicate topics between teams.
• Help with safety permits and high-risk activity planning.
• Review incident reports, policies, and permits; assist Safety Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Safety Management

2 years college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Job: Safety Intern (Infrastructure Solutions)

Location: Lenexa, KS with some travel.

Build Your Future With GBA

GBA provides innovative engineering and architectural solutions for high-profile projects throughout the region. GBA and its subsidiaries, GBA Builders, LLC, Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, GBA Systems Integrators, LLC, and ViroCon, Inc. serve primary markets including transportation, water environment, building design, site development, construction management, design-build services, general contracting for infrastructure markets, systems integration and commissioning. GBA employs a staff of 240+ headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas with regional offices in Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado and Texas.

Infrastructure Solutions, LLC., has an opportunity for a student looking for a Safety internship during the summer. As a Safety Intern, you will gain experience both in the office as well as in the field. The ideal student will be someone who is looking for experience in a construction environment who has a willingness to learn and a good work ethic that implies a strong sense of integrity. Daily direction will be given, but a strong self-driven attitude is encouraged. This position works with a variety of employees and will require a positive team-driven attitude

What You'll Do:

As a Safety intern, you'll

• Assists in efforts in the creation of Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Coordinate with the project team to establish a safe working environment.
• Attend all-hands site safety meetings for assigned projects on a monthly (min) basis.
• Attend all project foreman's meetings to voice safety topics/concerns between the monthly all-hands meetings.
• Assist in client-sponsored safety meetings/training.
• Assist with safety permits (Hot work, LOTO, Trenching, Confined Space Etc.)
• Assist in planning all high-risk activities.
• Review crane pick plans, confined space entry plans, etc.
• Conduct weekly (min) Site Safety Audit.
• Ensure subcontractors follow procedure, OSHA, state, and site-specific regulations.
• Assist Safety Manager, as necessary.
• Collect/record data and pertinent information.
• Review Incident Reports, Safety Policy, Crane Picks, JHA's, Permits, Audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Degree in Safety Management or similar degree program
• Must have completed at least 2 years of their education
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work in fast pace situations while maintaining focus
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
• Previous internships are a definite plus, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, climb, and work on active construction sites for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Comfort working at heights using ladders, scaffolds, or stairs.

Travel:

This position requires travel to job sites in the KS, MO, and IA area with potential travel to other states as needed.

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.