Safety Intern - Field Job at Black & Veatch Family of Companies, United States

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  • Black & Veatch Family of Companies
  • United States

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Safety Intern , you are accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's Safety and Health Procedures, or may assist a Solutions Safety and Health Manager as needed. The Safety Intern performs routine, non- complex tasks as directed on an active construction site. Close supervision from Safety Specialist, Safety and Health Manager, or Solutions Safety and Health Manager. 

Internship Program Benefits:

  • Hands-on experience at an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company.

  • Learning opportunities through mentorship and co/lab trainings.

  • Networking opportunities with leading experts in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, working towards a related degree. Safety related experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment

This position will be located on a  field project site . Project location is determined closer to the candidates start date. Must be willing to relocate for the summer 2025 internship program.

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

Certifications

First Aid, CPR, Safety and Health program administration, OSHA 10 hour

Job Tags

Internship, Summer internship, Relocation, Long distance, Shift work,

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