Environmental Health & Safety Intern Job at Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, State College, PA

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  • Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
  • State College, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Please note:
  • Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
  • The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs on construction projects.

Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.
  • Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required.
  • Transportation is required.
  • Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
  • Housing may be provided in certain situations.
Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate:
  • Responsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
  • Professional communications skills verbally as well as in written format.
Intern Job Description

Reporting Relationship: Interns will report to a EH&S Manager.

Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the environmental health and safety management aspects of the construction project in the field. Your experience will include some or all the following:
  • Assist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes.
  • Assist in performing regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions s have been completed.
  • Assist in evaluating various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
  • Assist in incident investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation.
Working Conditions
  • Work is conducted in both indoor office settings, and outdoor constructions jobsite settings requiring sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
  • Work hours will be determined at the Project or work assignment basis.
  • Noise level varies based on location.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
  • Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades is paramount along with ability to interface well with Owners, Architects, Engineers, including the on-site management team. Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Job Tags

Remote job, Relocation, Outdoor,

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