What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Safety Intern position at Savion?
Who is Savion?
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 43.3 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.
Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year for full-time regular employees.
Internship Details
Savion is seeking a self-starting and highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student to fill an Operational Safety Summer Intern position starting in May 2025 and running to August 2025 with the possibility to extend the duration to December 2025. The candidate will complete a variety of tasks while being trained and mentored by our team of safety experts. This position is open to all qualified individuals who desire to work at Savion’s dynamic HSSE team in our Kansas City office.
Our Program
Savion’s internship program offers you an exciting opportunity to learn from the best in the renewable energy industry with one-on-one mentorship, work in a family-like environment, and engagement in team-building activities with your intern peers and other Savion employees. During your internship, you’ll gain more insight into the industry, develop real-world organizational-based experience that you can add to your resume, and begin to create a network of contacts.
Position Responsibilities
The candidate will report to the HSSE Director who is heavily involved in Savion’s HSSE strategy related to its portfolio of existing and proposed utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The candidate will assist the safety team and other team members in executing their daily activities. This will provide the candidate the opportunity to interact daily with Savion’s numerous subject matter experts in Engineering/Procurement/Construction, environmental & permitting, etc. The ideal candidate will also provide ongoing safety support and learn the processes of project development from a safety perspective.
Responsibilities Will Include
Preferred: Hybrid: Kansas City, Missouri Headquarters with some flexibility for hybrid work
Will consider fully remote candidates.
Contact Information
Please send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@ savionenergy.com
Only direct applicants need apply. No recruiters, please.
Savion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees. All employment decisions are based upon job requirements, qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is the policy and practice of Savion to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, including transgender status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law.
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 43.3 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.
Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year for full-time regular employees.
Internship Details
Savion is seeking a self-starting and highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student to fill an Operational Safety Summer Intern position starting in May 2025 and running to August 2025 with the possibility to extend the duration to December 2025. The candidate will complete a variety of tasks while being trained and mentored by our team of safety experts. This position is open to all qualified individuals who desire to work at Savion’s dynamic HSSE team in our Kansas City office.
Our Program
Savion’s internship program offers you an exciting opportunity to learn from the best in the renewable energy industry with one-on-one mentorship, work in a family-like environment, and engagement in team-building activities with your intern peers and other Savion employees. During your internship, you’ll gain more insight into the industry, develop real-world organizational-based experience that you can add to your resume, and begin to create a network of contacts.
Position Responsibilities
The candidate will report to the HSSE Director who is heavily involved in Savion’s HSSE strategy related to its portfolio of existing and proposed utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The candidate will assist the safety team and other team members in executing their daily activities. This will provide the candidate the opportunity to interact daily with Savion’s numerous subject matter experts in Engineering/Procurement/Construction, environmental & permitting, etc. The ideal candidate will also provide ongoing safety support and learn the processes of project development from a safety perspective.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Assist in creating and updating HSSE specific documentation as it relates the HSSE MS
- Conduct HSSE Risk Assessments in support of EPC and Development activities
- Conduct HSSE field assurance on EPC project
- Attend and assist in coordinating project related calls and meetings with the project team
- Assist in the management of the “Savionites for Safety” HSSE committee, SharePoint and support of Savion HSSE plan, and Contractor HSSE evaluations,
- Assist with implementation of new HSSE Management system deployments and conduct Visible Savion Leadership training management and tracking
- Undergraduate or graduate student in pursuit of an occupation health and safety degree required, preferably with an emphasis in renewable energy.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must have good analytical, decision-making, communication, creative problem-solving, and human relations skills.
- Must be organized, self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in group settings.
- Leadership traits are key; must have the drive to learn how to successfully lead cross-functional and dynamic project teams in a matrix organization
Preferred: Hybrid: Kansas City, Missouri Headquarters with some flexibility for hybrid work
Will consider fully remote candidates.
Contact Information
Please send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@ savionenergy.com
Only direct applicants need apply. No recruiters, please.
Savion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees. All employment decisions are based upon job requirements, qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is the policy and practice of Savion to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, including transgender status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law.
