About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Avon, Minnesota. You will work on-site at a construction project, assisting the team with safety programs and ensuring an injury-free environment. This role requires relocation to the assigned project site for the 12-week duration.
What you'll do#
- Spend about 65% of your time in the field conducting audits and visiting crews or subcontractors.
- Collaborate with site supervisors to identify and fix unsafe working conditions.
- Assist with investigations into accidents and near misses alongside trade superintendents.
- Accompany health, safety, and insurance inspectors during site tours.
- Help the site team execute safety programs, including orientations, JHA documentation, and daily field observations.
- Participate in company safety training programs, such as OSHA 10 and 30-hour courses.
- Ensure all safety documentation meets corporate and external requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a four-year degree in occupational safety, health, or a related field.
- Ability to relocate to the assigned construction project site for the internship.
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and Project.
- Comfort working in environments with dust, heat, noise, and dirt, including trailer offices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to organize multiple tasks.
- Ability to recognize imminent danger and take action.
- Independent motivation and supervisory skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Avon, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Blattner
Blattner is a construction firm based in Avon, Minnesota. Founded in 1907, the company has a history spanning over 115 years. It focuses on renewable energy, including wind, solar, and storage projects. The company is part of the Quanta Services family and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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