Kiewit is looking for a Safety Intern to help ensure the safety of their construction projects across North America by developing, participating in, and learning key roles and functions within construction management while supporting field teams.
Requirements
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements. preferred
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
Responsibilities
- implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures
- assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures
- assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people
- provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed
- review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards
- assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training
- carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain
Other
- Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skill
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- The ability to travel and relocate as required
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
