Site Safety Internship (Summer 2027)

Blattner Energy, Inc.; Avon (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Mentorship

Lodging/housing reimbursement

Overtime eligible

Hiring bonus

Drive time and mileage reimbursement

Develop professional connections

Employee/ Family focused culture

Work/ Life balance

Job summary

Blattner Energy is offering a Summer 2027 Internship at our Avon, Minnesota site. You will assist site supervision to identify and remedy unsafe conditions and conduct field audits, crew visits, and subcontractor visits to ensure safe work practices.

The 12-week program requires pursuing a four-year degree in occupational safety/health or related field, with relocation to the project site. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in occupational safety/health or related field.
• Ability to relocate to the construction project site for 12-week duration.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist and collaborate with site supervisory personnel to identify and remedy unsafe working conditions.
• Spend approximately 65% of work time in the field conducting audits, crew visits, and subcontractor visits.
• Assist in accident investigations and accompany safety/inspections tours as required.
• Support the site safety program including training, orientations, JHAs, and daily observations.
• Participate in safety trainings such as OSHA 10/OSHA 30.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Supervisory skills

Organize and prioritize tasks

Safety awareness

Education

Pursuing a four-year degree in occupational safety/health or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Note: This position is part of Blattner's Summer 2027 Internship Program.A DAY IN THE LIFEAssists and collaborates with site supervisory personnel to identify and remedy unsafe working conditions, immediately, if necessary, in establishing an injury free work site.Approximately 65% of work time should be spent in the field conducting audits, crew visits, subcontractor visits, etc. to ensure safe work practices.Assists in the investigation of all accidents and near misses with the trade superintendents and required foremen and crew; accompany all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours; and ensure all documentation is completed according to corporate and outside safety processes and procedures.Ensures and assists the site team with executing the site safety program, which includes training and orientations, JHA’s, and Daily Field observations throughout the project site.Participates in Blattner Energy safety related training programs to include OSHA 10 and OSHA 30-hour trainings.WHAT YOU’LL NEEDCurrently pursuing a four-year degree in occupational safety/ health or related degree.Able to relocate to the construction project site assigned for duration of the internship (12 weeks).Have access to reliable transportation.Possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).Comfortable with exposure to dirt, heat, noise, dust, and a trailer office environment.WHAT WILL SET YOU APARTEffective communication skills (oral, written, presentation).Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Outlook, Visio).Be independently motivated and have supervisory skills.Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.Ability to recognize imminent danger and act accordingly.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUPaid InternshipMentorshipLodging/housing reimbursementOvertime eligibleHiring bonusDrive time and mileage reimbursementDevelop professional connectionsEmployee/ Family focused cultureWork/ Life balancePay Range: $22.00- $24.00 per hour based on experienceWHO ARE WE?Blattner Energy is a leading renewable energy contractor and service provider with utility scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. Based at our headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, we are powered by over a century of construction experience and passionate, innovative employees.Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team – Leading America to a clean energy future!Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.WHO ARE WE?With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.