Safety Intern Des Moines

Turner Construction; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction invites college students to apply for an internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Health and Safety at our Des Moines area locations. The role focuses on assisting with safety programs on construction projects or office sites.

During the internship you will learn to identify hazards, support safety trainings, and maintain safety records, while contributing to a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field with at least 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work standard business hours and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership, volunteerism, or community involvement.
• Able to work independently with supervision and in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing safety programs on construction projects or office locations.
• Identify and report safety violations and imminent hazards.
• Coordinate safety duties for committees, preplanning, and tool box talks.
• Coordinate safety training and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policy.
• Promote safe work practices per regulations and owner requirements.
• Assist with drug screening program administration.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and documenting meetings.
• Assist with site inspections and develop inspection summaries.
• Maintain safety records (hazards, training, OSHA logs, MSDS).
• Support worker orientation and record participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

MS Office

Transportation access

Curiosity/learning mindset

Education

Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Job description

Division: Des Moines Main Project Location(s): West Des Moines, IA 50266 USA Minimum Years Experience:Travel Involved:Job Type: Seasonal Job Classification: Intern Education:Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt

Looking to make an impact and gain hands‑on experience with a global leader in construction? Turner Construction is inviting college students to apply for an internship opportunity that could shape your future and help you develop skills that will set you apart in the industry.

As an industry leader with over 120 years of experience, Turner Construction has been behind iconic projects across the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner's rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa's leading General Contractor. Turner's Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations.

During your internship, you'll get the chance to work on groundbreaking projects and see firsthand how our team brings ambitious ideas to life. At Turner, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Position Description: Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.