Summer 2027 Safety Intern - Memphis

Turner Construction Company; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Intern for the Environmental Health and Safety team in Memphis, TN. You will assist on safety and loss control across construction projects and office locations, under supervision, participating in trainings, inspections, and record-keeping.

The role emphasizes learning Building L.I.F.E. concepts, coordinating safety activities, and supporting subcontractor safety programs while developing professional skills in a live construction environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field with at least 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Desire to work in construction management and learn about construction industry.
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including leadership, volunteerism, or other involvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program.
• Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices, prioritizing imminent danger to life or property.
• 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 compliance with policies.
• Promote safe work practices and conditions per regulations and owner requirements.
• Assist with drug screening program administration.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and document meetings.
• Conduct jobsite/work area inspections and develop inspection summaries.
• Maintain safety records (pre-task plans, JHA, training records, OSHA 300, MSDS, incidents).
• Conduct worker orientation and document participation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Collaboration tools

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Education

Occupational Safety & Health

Engineering

Job description

Division: Memphis Main

Project Location(s): Memphis, TN 38119 USA

Minimum Years Experience

Travel Involved

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Classification: Intern

Education

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