Safety Intern- Summer 2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Who We Are

Who We Are

We build people who build great things. We serve the ones in front of us. We connect the world around us.

We are the Safety department for Lighthouse Electric, an electrical contracting company with a mission to Build, Serve and Connect .

Lighthouse Electric feels that our employees are the most valuable part of our company, and the Safety department firmly believes that keeping our valued employees safe is not only the most important part of our daily operations, but something that is paramount and achievable.

Daily we ensure that our quality work is done safely on the jobsite and in the workplace.

Who You Are

You are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety / Health, Safety Management, or related degree. You enjoy educating personnel on the safety and health risks that must be considered when planning and executing commercial construction jobsite related tasks.

You can motivate jobsite personnel to implement safety protocol to protect them from work-related injuries and illnesses.

You portray a positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism.

What We Are Looking For

A Safety Intern eager to gain hands-on experience and become part of a dedicated team. This 12-week internship will begin at the conclusion of the spring semester.

This is a 40-hour per week, Monday through Friday position.

• The ideal candidate is someone with :
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• The ability to assist Safety Managers Field Leadership with :
• Daily jobsite visits and inspections
• Daily job tasks and compliance in the field
• Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating construction site hazards
• Completing Job Hazard Analysis forms
• Ensuring that weekly Toolbox Talks are performed, and the topics are site-specific
• Conducting safety meetings and safety training on the jobsite
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze and quickly resolve issues
• The ability to visit and walk jobsites within the Pittsburgh area. Jobsites include those within a 3-hour radius of Pittsburgh.

What We Are Offering

• Hands-on, onsite experience within the electrical construction industry
• Potential to work on large scale construction projects with exposure to multiple industries
• Potential to work on mega-scale projects for high profile customers
• Training under the mentorship of seasoned safety professionals
• Paid internship
• Overtime eligibility
• Mileage reimbursement
• Performance evaluation

Note : Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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