Safety Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Safety and Risk Management, the Safety Intern is responsible for providing effective clerical support to the Human Resources division.

Qualifications

• Education : Currently enrolled in an Occupational Safety and Health program preferred or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
• Years of Relevant Work Experience : 0-3 years of experience working in a construction environment.
• Certificates / Licenses : OSHA 30-hour certification preferred. Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record.
• Physical Job Requirements : Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to climb ladders. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site, and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment.

Safety Career Progression

Intern → Safety Specialist → Safety Coordinator → Safety Director

This is the progression through the various levels of safety. Employees become eligible for promotion when they demonstrate consistent, reliable, and successful performance of their defined duties independently.

Key Activities

The responsibilities listed are for an entry level safety coordinator position with our company. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to as many of these tasks as possible.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer