About the role#
As a Safety Intern, you will partner with our safety team to learn how to apply and enforce company safety policies, work procedures, and initiatives. This role focuses on promoting a culture of safety first while providing hands-on experience in the construction industry.
What you'll do#
- Comply with federal, state, and local safety and health guidelines, as well as site-specific provisions.
- Partner with the safety team on site-specific training and awareness events.
- Monitor safety practice compliance throughout the worksite.
- Assist in responding to safety incidents and administer First Aid when needed.
- Participate in walk-through audits for safety practices and site facility inspections.
- Perform routine onsite activities, including the assignment of safety equipment and gathering medical documentation.
- Escalate critical or sensitive issues to HRM or Executive Leaders with recommendations for resolution.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in college courses in a related field.
- A long-term interest in a construction-related career.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work efficiently.
- Excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
- High standards of quality with attention to detail.
- Conscientiousness, personal responsibility, and dependability.
- Familiarity with Windows-based operating systems and web-based applications.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or other construction and financial software packages.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Des Moines, Iowa.
- The position operates on a rolling basis.
About EMCOR Group, Inc.
EMCOR Group is a construction company based in Norwalk, Connecticut. It provides mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and building services. The firm serves commercial and public sector clients across the economy. It operates through approximately 420 locations with a workforce of roughly 44,000 employees.
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