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Safety Intern

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Granite Construction

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Facilities Management
  • Columbus, +2
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s in Safety or Occupational Health, have strong communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and be willing to travel. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
  • You will promote safety compliance, conduct inspections, assist in safety meetings, develop hazard analyses, and help manage claims and regulatory inspections.

Requirements

  • Currently attending Bachelor’s degree program
  • Safety or Occupational Health undergraduate program
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to teach, mentor and lead.
  • Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Availability and willingness to travel frequently
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

  • Promote compliance with the company safety program and local accident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.
  • Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses.
  • Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards.
  • Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion.
  • Assist in the investigation, preparation and maintenance of records of all third party, asset loss, and worker’s compensation claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
  • Assist in the follow up with the corporate insurance department regarding claims, to ensure that the appropriate information is collected and that claims will be resolved in a timely manner.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Safety Intern?

The primary responsibility of the Safety Intern is to assist in the administration of the accident prevention program and ensure compliance with safety laws and company policies at an assigned location.

What type of education is required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently attending a Bachelor’s degree program, specifically in Safety or Occupational Health.

What types of skills are preferred for this position?

Preferred skills include excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Will the Safety Intern be required to travel?

Yes, the Safety Intern must have the availability and willingness to travel frequently.

Is bilingualism a requirement for this position?

Being bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

What are the physical demands of the Safety Intern position?

The physical demands include the ability to stand, walk, sit, operate a computer keyboard, climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

What benefits are offered to interns at Granite?

Interns have access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

What type of training will the Safety Intern participate in?

The Safety Intern will assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to communicate company policy and safety standards effectively.

What is the wage for the Safety Intern position?

The base hourly wage range is not specified in the posting and may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education.

Is Granite Construction an Equal Opportunity Employer?

Yes, Granite Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Granite Construction

Granite is America's Infrastructure Company ™ #TeamGranite #SafetyByChoice #BuildingBetterTogether

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1922
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people to projects that improve the way we live, work, and play, high-value partnerships power our projects and fuel our mission to build a better world together. Granite is one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. Deeply embedded in our 100-year history is a culture of hard work, honesty, and getting the job done right. Our brands are Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Inc., Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne, A Granite Company. Disclaimer regarding official "Granite"​ Job Postings: All open positions available with Granite Construction Inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers only. Granite does not ask prospective job applicants for information about their bank accounts, credit history, passport numbers and/or photocopies, passwords to financial accounts or to pay fees related to visa or other documents. If you see a job posting on a site that does not appear on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers or are asked for any of the personal information listed above, this is likely a fraudulent posting in order to commit identity theft or other forms of fraud. If you receive this type of suspicious email activity, please alert the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/default.aspx