What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Intern 24-25 College Recruiting (Kansas City) position at turnerconstruction?
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.
For more than 30 years, Turner's Kansas City office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as Arrowhead Stadium, Sporting Park, and University of Kansas Hospital Physicians Medical Office Building. Kansas City’s current working portfolio includes everything from data centers and elaborate healthcare renovations to elementary schools.
Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!
Position Description: Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- TAssist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
- Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
- Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
- Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
- Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
- Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
- Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
- Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
- Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
- Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
- Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.
