Safety Internship: Protect People on Major Projects

Kiewit Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career and travel opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Safety Intern to help implement and oversee the Project Safety Program across North America. You will contribute to site safety policy development and assist with monitoring construction activities to ensure OSHA compliance.

The internship focuses on developing hands-on safety skills in field environments, with relocation opportunities and exposure to diverse projects. You will grow in a safety-first culture and support teams on active 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
• 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 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.

Skills

Construction safety

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Interpersonal with all levels

Independent work & teamwork

Travel/relocation

Education

Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Safety Intern to help implement and oversee the Project Safety Program across North America. You will contribute to site safety policy development and assist with monitoring construction activities to ensure OSHA compliance.

The internship focuses on developing hands-on safety skills in field environments, with relocation opportunities and exposure to diverse projects. You will grow in a safety-first culture and support teams on active sites.