What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Safety position at Aqua, Inc.?
delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the (water and wastewater services) and the and (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
Are you looking for a Seasonal Opportunity at Aqua? We are currently hiring for a full time seasonal Intern available from May through August.
Essential Tasks/Duties:
- All tasks will be distributed across the 12-week internship period.
- Help develop a two (2) page document explaining: What do we do, how do we do it, why do we do it
- Work in coordination on two (2) PSMS (safety management) initiatives
- Develop additional weekly Safety Tailgate topics
- Conduct JSSO's on various crews
- Assist with the Shop Annual Safety Audits
- Conduct additional monitoring for employee noise levels (T&S, Compression, etc.)
- Assist in electronic Pre-Job Safety Meetings and JSSO's in Cority
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Studying for/graduated with safety/health & safety related major
- Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft office suite
- SAP and intermediate Excel experience preferable
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with customers and internal staff.
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules
- Must always follow directions and implement safety procedures
- A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Peoples Gas/Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
- Schedule is Monday thru Friday 7.30am to 4pm.
Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:
- Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
- Family members cannot work in the same department.
Aqua America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
