Safety Intern

Pieper Electric; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners is offering an internship where the Intern will support multiple departments through administrative, project coordination, and research tasks. You will learn industry tools and workflows, gain exposure to company operations, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while contributing to ongoing projects.

A strong safety mindset and active participation in training are expected. Key duties include shadowing professionals, assisting with meetings, data entry, document organization,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with diverse teams.
• Detail‑oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow professionals to learn roles and processes.
• Participate in training, meetings, and site visits.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop communication and teamwork.
• Support day‑to‑day administrative and project tasks.
• Assist with document organization, data entry, and reporting.
• Prepare materials for projects and attend meetings/site tours.
• Conduct research on industry trends and company services.
• Learn about operations, workflows, and departmental processes.
• Pre‑plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily.
• Promote open communication between field and office on safety.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Relationship building

Problem solving

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

At Pieper Electric, our people are our power. As a full-service electrical, mechanical, and automation contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They're the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we've grown into a truly unique company.

Pieper Electric extends its reach through specialized brands, each excelling in their respective fields. Pieper Automation, Systems Technologies, Pro Lightning Protection, and Ideal Mechanical operate under the same commitment to excellence. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.

Job Description

Role, Function & Organization

The Intern will support their department by assisting with various tasks including administrative, project coordination, and research activities. This position offers exposure to the company and industry through hands‑on learning, training, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Interns will gain insight into company operations, develop professional skills, and contribute to ongoing projects while learning about industry tools, trends, and workflows.

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Learning & Development:

• Shadow various professionals to gain insight into specific roles and processes
• Participate in training opportunities, meetings, and jobsite visits (as applicable)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and develop effective communication and teamwork skills

Departmental Support:

• Assist various teams with day‑to‑day administrative and project‑based tasks
• Support document organization, data entry, and reporting for active job sites or internal initiatives
• Help prepare materials for various projects as assigned
• Participate in meetings, jobsite visits, and other learning opportunities to gain exposure to the department, company, and industry

Research & Business Insight:

• Conduct research and learn about industry trends, tools, and business‑relevant topics
• Learn about company services, operations, and departmental workflows

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination:

• Pre‑plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in their related field

Experience, Skill and Abilities

• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non‑negotiable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people
• Ability to gain trust and respect of employees and supervisors throughout all levels of the organization
• Ability to reason and think logically in problem solving.
• Professional and positive attitude toward responsibilities and coworkers
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize various daily responsibilities
• Detail‑oriented individual with ability to prioritize and organize work for ensured follow‑through
• Ability to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Dependent on role.
• Office environment requiring sitting and standing. Possible, occasional travel to various construction sites, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk.

PPC Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.