Safety Intern — Real-World Field Safety Experience

Kiewit; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Project Safety Program across North America. You will help develop site safety policies, monitor activities for regulatory compliance, and assist in establishing safe working conditions for crews.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning in construction safety, with opportunities to travel, relocate, and participate in audits and training across varied sites.

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
• 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

• Implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people.
• 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.
• You must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain with the ability to travel and/or relocate as required for projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Team player

Travel ability

Independence

Leadership interaction

Education

Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Project Safety Program across North America. You will help develop site safety policies, monitor activities for regulatory compliance, and assist in establishing safe working conditions for crews.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning in construction safety, with opportunities to travel, relocate, and participate in audits and training across varied sites.