Student Opportunities/Internship - Safety Coordinator Intern

Student Opportunities / Internships

Philadelphia, PA

• ID : 3325
• Intern

Build your experience with us!

Our internship program is designed to introduce candidates to a career field of Occupational Health & Safety for the Design / Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection industry.

Primary responsibility is to assist the Safety Manager in enforcing and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements in the field and all facilities to better understand the management and coordination of all division safety activities and construction process.

What you’ll do as a Safety Coordinator Intern :

• Ensure all tasks and functions on project sites are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Help implement the Corporate Safety Award Program.
• Provide distribution of certification cards for various industrial equipment training and maintain record of industrial equipment training.
• Report and manage all company vehicle claims.
• Assist in reporting workers compensation claims.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manual.
• Assemble various safety manuals for distribution.
• Assist in implementing and distributing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintain record of signed safety tailgate meeting forms.

Things we love to see in our interns :

• A strong work ethic
• Initiative and drive to get the job done
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient
• Able to solve problems with limited support
• Quick learner, seeks answers on their own
• Positive attitude during adverse / non-ideal situations
• Exercises Accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
• Goal Oriented
• Collaborative spirit and a Good Teammate has a We vs. Me attitude
• Strong active listening skills
• Competent general business writing and public speaking

About You :

You’re pursuing a degree that aligns with Southland needs :

Occupational Health and Safety

What you’ll gain from our Student Programs at Southland Industries :

• A working knowledge of construction safety practices and the opportunity to learn more about safety and loss management.
• You will build your experience by working directly with Southland's field employees / customers in a professional manner.
• You’ll be able to understand, comply with and communicate state, federal and local safety and health OSHA regulations;

and build your knowledge of safety regulations.

YOU Matter

Internship / Co-op Program Benefits :

• Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role
• Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders
• Socially distant group activities and team events
• Paid housing (some locations)
• Paid internship / Co-op
• Potential full-time employment opportunities

Full-time Employee Benefits :

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, that includes excellent benefits for you and your family :

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses
30+ days ago