Summer 2027 Safety Intern - Cincinnati

Turner Construction Company; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Intern in Cincinnati, OH. This temporary role supports safety and loss control activities on construction projects or office locations.

You will assist with implementing Living Injury Free Everyday (LIFE) programs, conduct inspections, help with training, and maintain safety documentation under supervision. A relevant degree path and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field with at least 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles.
• Desire to learn construction management and industry practices.
• Flexible to work standard hours and overtime as assigned.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist implementing safety programs on construction projects or office locations under supervision.
• Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices, including imminent danger.
• Coordinate safety duties for committees, preplanning and toolbox meetings.
• Help coordinate safety training and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain safety records.
• Assist with drug screening administration as required.
• Support preconstruction meetings and document findings.
• Assist with site inspections and develop inspection summaries.
• Maintain safety records (e.g., JHAs, training, OSHA logs, MSDS, incident metrics).
• Assist with worker orientation and participation tracking.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Occupational Safety & Health (or related field)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Division: Cincinnati Main

Project Location(s): Cincinnati, OH 45202 USA

Job Type: Temporary

Job Classification: Intern

Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety

Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt

Position Description: Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• TAssist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.