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Turner Construction Company · 3 hours ago

Safety Intern - 25-26 College Recruiting (Omaha)

Omaha, NE

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Turner Construction Company is a global leader in construction, inviting college students to apply for an internship opportunity that could shape their future. The internship focuses on assisting in safety and loss control activities while working on construction projects or office locations, providing hands-on experience in the field.

Building MaterialConstruction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist 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

Qualification

Occupational Safety & HealthSafety principlesConstruction managementMicrosoft OfficeProactive attitudeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

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

Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

H1B Sponsorship

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