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Safety Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
  • Santa Barbara
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Safety or Occupational Health, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Travel availability is essential.
  • You will promote safety compliance, assist in program development, conduct jobsite inspections, support safety meetings, participate in inspections, and help manage claims and job hazard analyses.

Requirements

  • Currently attending Bachelor’s degree program
  • Field of Study
  • 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 main responsibility of the Safety Intern position?

The Safety Intern is responsible for assisting in the administration of the accident prevention program and ensuring compliance with safety laws and company policies at an assigned location.

What are some essential job accountabilities for this internship?

Essential job accountabilities include promoting compliance with the safety program, conducting jobsite inspections, preparing safety meetings, participating in regulatory inspections, and assisting in the development of job hazard analyses.

What educational background is required for this position?

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

What skills are necessary for the Safety Intern role?

Necessary skills include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to lead and mentor, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Is bilingual proficiency preferred for this internship?

Yes, being bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

What are the physical demands of this job?

The physical demands include talking and hearing, standing, walking, using hands for operating a keyboard, climbing stairs and ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

What kind of benefits does Granite provide to interns?

Granite provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

What is the base hourly wage range for this position?

The hourly wage for the Safety Intern position may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education; however, a specific range is not provided in the job description.

Are there opportunities for travel in this internship?

Yes, availability and willingness to travel frequently is listed as a requirement for the Safety Intern position.

Is this position open to applicants outside the United States?

The job description mentions that benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States, but it does not specify if the internship is available to non-U.S. applicants.

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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