The construction safety intern is responsible for ensuring professional health, safety, and environmental practices at project sites. The position will provide an on-the-job presence to work alongside project personnel to ensure successful implementation and compliance with Niles EHS management system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- On-site safety presence to oversee project safety throughout the project life cycle.
- Technical support for Project Managers and Operations.
- Ensure compliance with project safety plans.
- On site safety responsibilities.
- Delivery of the morning daily safety engagement and end of day safety debrief.
- Daily safety audit to ensure safety compliance.
- Implement immediate corrective actions when deficiencies are found.
- Inspect safety equipment daily start of each day.
- Pre-start inspection generators /compressors and other fixed equipment
- Equipment pre-start documentation
- Spotter duties
- Hazardous chemical storage / inspections. Label unmarked containers etc.
- Conduct hazard assessments, identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and behaviors.
- Conduct safety orientations for new employees and subcontractors. Ensure they are signed onto project documentation.
- Provides on-site safety training for roofing employees.
- Reports accidents & injuries and assists with investigations.
- Build meaningful and lasting relationships with customers, project managers and project teams.
Required Experience
- Working toward a degree in construction experience or related field.
- Experience in automotive or commercial roofing experience will be looked upon favorably.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Technical Skills
- Entry level position. No previous experience required but is a plus.
Qualifications
- Will require travel pending project location and point of hire.
- A passion for safety
- Strong desire to be successful and grow with the company
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Punctuality and attention to detail
- Ability to persuade others
- Ability to learn quickly and solve problems