Port of Seattle · 22 hours ago
College Intern – Construction Safety
Seattle, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.30/hr - $29.80/hrThe Port of Seattle is a leader in moving people and cargo, and they are seeking a College Intern for Construction Safety Management. This internship will support safety management efforts, assist in safety oversight of contractors, and help with various administrative tasks related to construction safety.
TransportationTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with the Construction Safety Department, Construction Managers, and Construction Inspectors to assist in providing safety management oversight of contractors
Review Site Safety Plans, provide safety awareness training to contractors and Port staff, assist in performing documented weekly audits of contractors’ safe work procedures and site conditions
Assist the Construction Safety Managers and inspectors in the identification and resolution of safety concerns
Assist Construction Safety Management with the preparation of meetings, managing databases, and the management and inspection of safety equipment inventory
Assist with the coordination of activities with contractors and Port departments
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as Safety and Health, Construction Safety, Construction Management, and/or Civil Engineering
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work
Possess high computer proficiency skills and problem-solving ability
Able to work with MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Some basic construction safety or construction management skills such as the ability to read and interpret safety plans, specifications, project schedules and applicable codes
Able to organize and maintain accurate and up-to-date project safety documents and records
Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one
Comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
Pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment
Preferred
Technical writing skills
Public speaking and presentation skills
Benefits
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Company
Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle is a public agency that controls Seattle’s seaport and airport operations.
Founded in 1911Seattle, Washington, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John van Deinse
Manager, CPO Planning & Analytics
Joshua Mandela Thomas
Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships and Data Analytics
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