Safety Intern: Field Training & Compliance

Kiewit; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical,...

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Intern to learn the skills, programs, regulations, and guidelines that keep people safe on North American projects. You will join a team implementing the Project Safety Program and supporting field operations.

Expect hands-on experience with site safety policies, audits, and coaching across diverse sites. Responsibilities include monitoring project activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to safety metrics.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skill
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• The ability to travel and relocate as required

Responsibilities

• As a Safety Intern, you’ll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
• You’ll assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures.
• You’ll assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people.
• You’ll provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed.
• Safety Interns will review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards and assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

OSHA requirements

Microsoft Word

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Intern to learn the skills, programs, regulations, and guidelines that keep people safe on North American projects. You will join a team implementing the Project Safety Program and supporting field operations.

Expect hands-on experience with site safety policies, audits, and coaching across diverse sites. Responsibilities include monitoring project activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to safety metrics.