Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Job Description

Please note :

Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.

This posting is for multiple locations in CA to include : San Diego, CA, Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, Pleasanton, CA, Sherman Oaks, CA, Temecula, CA, Millbrae, CA

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.

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

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.

Required Skills

Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate :

Required Experience

Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.

The Company's salary ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, applicant's abilities and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other compensations / benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc. This salary range is for California only.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.