About the role#
The Safety and Health Intern will support our team in promoting a safe and healthy work environment across field operations. This role offers hands-on experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and incident prevention. You will work alongside safety professionals to develop practical knowledge of hazard identification, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements within the energy industry.
What you'll do#
- Assist in promoting compliance with company safety policies and safe work practices.
- Support the identification and evaluation of workplace hazards and recommend control measures.
- Participate in field observations, inspections, audits, and safety assessments.
- Assist with the collection and organization of incident, near miss, and property damage information.
- Join job site visits to observe hazard recognition and risk assessment activities.
- Support safety training initiatives by assisting with logistics and materials.
- Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring, such as noise and air quality assessments, under supervision.
- Attend and support emergency response drills and safety meetings.
- Apply OSHA regulations and company safety standards in real-world environments.
- Assist with data analysis, recordkeeping, and report preparation related to safety performance.
- Support special projects focused on the continuous improvement of safety programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an associate's or bachelor's degree program in Safety and Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- A strong interest in pursuing a career in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental health and safety.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Completion of introductory coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental health is preferred.
- Prior experience through internships, volunteer activities, or student organizations is preferred.
- A basic understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety principles is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About ONEOK
ONEOK is a midstream energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1906, the firm operates a network of pipelines spanning approximately 60,000 miles. It provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage, and marine export services for natural gas, natural gas liquids, refined products, and crude oil. The company employs over 6,500 people.
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