Safety Intern: Field Compliance & Training

Wayne State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. in the United States is offering a Safety Intern opportunity designed to give hands-on experience in occupational health and safety within the construction and paving contexts. The intern will support the Safety Team by assisting with initiatives that enhance safety programs and documentation.

The program runs ten weeks from June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on learning through training, feedback, and field-based assessments.

Qualifications

• Excellent Attendance and Punctuality.
• You are responsible for your own housing and reliable transportation.
• Strict adherence to OSHAs safety rules and regulation required.
• Current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 11, 2026, and: a cover letter or paragraphs stating your major and what intrigues you about it.
• A resume including your LinkedIn profile, if you have one.
• One written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor
• Proficient written and verbal English communications skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Safety always wins. Assist in the review, enhancement, and maintenance of company safety programs and documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Protect family and friends. Support the development, review, and standardization of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures by evaluating existing processes, identifying gaps, and helping ensure procedures effectively protect employees from hazardous energy sources.
• Results matter. Maintain and update the electronic Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory by verifying accuracy, ensuring accessibility, and supporting compliance with standards across all operational sites.
• Measurement. Contribute to the creation of standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed for consistency while allowing flexibility for site-specific operations, improving usability and adoption across multiple locations.
• Compulsive tinkering. Assist in developing electronics safety forms and site-specific training materials that enhance documentation accuracy, streamline reporting, and support employee understanding of safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Honesty and truth. Participate in field-based safety assessments within road construction, quarry operations, and Hot Mix Asphalt plant environments to gain hands-on experience identifying operational hazards and observing real-world safety controls.
• Mastery. Support hazard recognition and risk management efforts by identifying potential safety risks, documenting observations, and contributing to risk assessments and corrective action recommendations.

Skills

Attendance

Punctuality

Safety culture

English communication

Education

College enrollment GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Peckham Industries, Inc. in the United States is offering a Safety Intern opportunity designed to give hands-on experience in occupational health and safety within the construction and paving contexts. The intern will support the Safety Team by assisting with initiatives that enhance safety programs and documentation.

The program runs ten weeks from June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on learning through training, feedback, and field-based assessments.