Health and Safety Intern

Job Description

This is a summer internship position ONLY for 2027.

Summary/Objective

An integral team member who collaborates on the management and execution of a project safely and profitably.

Essential Functions                                                                                                                      

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with the implementation of the Project Specific HSE Plan.

• Assist with the implementation of safe work practices, work plans, and job hazard analyses.

• Have a working knowledge of Superior’s HSE policies, practices, and procedures.

• Perform one HSE work site inspection per week, at a minimum.

• Assist with providing information to project personnel regarding applicable regulatory requirements.

• Assist with monitoring the use of personal protective equipment requirements.

• Assist with worker orientations.

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of the Task Hazard Analysis Program (THA).

• Assist with the development and communication of statistical HSE information.

• Conduct project-specific inspections complete with documentation.

• Report health, safety, and environmental infractions.

• Monitor and document the implementation of required corrective measures.

• Assist with the investigation and documentation of health, safety, and environmental incidents.

• Assist with the review of HSE reports for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with the preparation, implementation, review, and communication of project-specific emergency procedures.

• Attend project or department-specific meetings.

• Conduct Observations and THA audits.

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of HSE program compliance and effectiveness.

• Assist with Project Training.

• Demonstrate commitment to the Superior HSE policies and goal for zero incidents.

Competencies                                                                                                                     

• Positive attitude towards learning and professional development

• Ethical conduct

• Strong organizational and planning abilities

• Teamwork orientated

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment                                                                                                          

Employee will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands                                                                                                                     

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Time in the field is essential and will make up 80% of the intern’s time with the other 20% spent in the office performing computer work along with assisting with training. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time nonexempt position.

Travel                                                                                                                      

The role requires less than 5% travel.  May be opportunities to visit other projects and locations, dependent upon availability and need.   

Required Education and Experience

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety or similar.

Preferred Education

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations (construction preferred but not required) 

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license before employment.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from the project office or site.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

Our Core Values:

• Family

• Safety

• Integrity

• Innovation

• Commitment

• Empowerment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.