Safety Intern – Learn & Impact on Construction Sites

Turner Construction Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an entrant on a temporary internship in the Bay Area to support safety and loss control activities on construction sites and in offices.

You will assist with implementing safety programs, reporting violations, coordinating training, and maintaining safety records under supervision. The role emphasizes learning, attention to detail, and teamwork in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program under supervision.
• Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices, especially where life or property is at risk.
• Coordinate safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate training at safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with policies.
• Promote safe work practices and conditions in line with regulations and contractual requirements.
• Administer the drug screening program (pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) per requirements.
• Prepare preconstruction meetings and conduct research; document meetings under supervision.
• Conduct jobsite inspections and develop inspection summaries.
• Maintain safety records (pre-task plans, JHA, training, OSHA 300, MSDS, chemical inventory, investigations, metrics).
• Assist with worker orientation programs and record participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned under supervision.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an entrant on a temporary internship in the Bay Area to support safety and loss control activities on construction sites and in offices.

You will assist with implementing safety programs, reporting violations, coordinating training, and maintaining safety records under supervision. The role emphasizes learning, attention to detail, and teamwork in a dynamic construction environment.