Safety Intern

Hensel Phelps; Rocky Mountain (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps offers a Safety Intern program to help students learn construction safety processes and gain hands-on field exposure. Interns support the Safety Manager and project team, helping to monitor activities, identify unsafe conditions, and participate in training and audits.

This paid internship provides an opportunity to evaluate fit for a long-term career with Hensel Phelps while earning credit toward graduation where applicable.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health (preferred).
• Computer software experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel templates, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the company Safety & Health Program.
• Learn applicable safety regulations and how to implement them.
• Assist the Project Superintendent with safety orientation and training.
• Support safety audits and incident investigations.
• Attend safety courses and on-site training.
• Assist with maintaining safety equipment inspections.

Education

Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel templates)

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

The Hensel Phelps summer intern program is an excellent way to explore the various career options within the construction industry. Our interns receive a competitive wage, gain valuable experience, and get an inside look at the many opportunities and career paths within Hensel Phelps. Depending on your school program, you may also earn credit toward graduation.

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

Safety Interns primary goals are to gain an understanding of the construction process and to support the Safety Manager and the project team in the successful completion of a construction project. This position assists the project team in planning, monitoring work activities, and correcting unsafe acts or conditions. The internship program provides the intern and Hensel Phelps with an extended opportunity to evaluate if the fit is right for a long and successful career with Hensel Phelps after graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the company Safety & Health Program
• Learn applicable safety and health regulations as well as ways for effective company implementation
• Become familiar with the construction process
• Assist the Project Superintendent in the project site‑specific safety orientation and other safety training
• Be visible in the field for safety observations
• Assist in the development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis
• Assist the project team in conducting project safety audits
• Assist the project team with accident and/or near miss investigations
• Attend awareness level safety courses and other construction related courses
• Perform periodic inspections such as fire extinguishers, ladders, first aid kits, etc.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health (preferred)
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health (preferred).

Hensel Phelps believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients’ vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams
ensure that every project meets our clients’ goals and objectives.
Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business – development, construction, and facility services.
These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of projects,
which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.
Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group
specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations.

Hensel Phelps will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation related to completing the online application, please contact [e-mail] or 970.346.7414