What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Intern - Summer 2024 position at Hourigan Construction Corp.?
Description
For over two decades, Hourigan has established itself as the “go-to” firm when it comes to managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. Our portfolio is filled with many success stories, but we’re most proud of the strong relationships we have built and continue to grow. Our relationship-centered approach starts with our employees. We are looking for people who embody our values of fairness, integrity, and trust. We want self-starters who take ownership in their work and value building and maintaining relationships every step along the way. We take pride in our desire to become better every day, providing our employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Safety Intern. This summer internship will provide you with the opportunity to learn safety first-hand in the construction management field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Explore the value and importance of Safety and Quality Control programs
- Learn how to coordinate actions to address problems
- Create safety procedures and audit procedures by visiting job sites to do safety inspections
- Participate in the Hourigan Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) by committing to safe work practices, raising concerns, attending and applying safety and health training, and eliminating hazards within your capability and control and the help of safety staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in occupational safety, construction management, or a related discipline
- Must demonstrate genuine interest in safety and the construction industry
- Fosters a strong desire to learn and welcomes new challenges
- Able to work approximately 40 hours per week for a summer internship
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently, but also values teamwork and collaboration
- Exhibits Hourigan’s commitment to excellence through meeting and exceeding both internal and external customer expectations and displaying only the utmost integrity.
The summary of essential duties and responsibilities listed above is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at our discretion.
Hourigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or protected Veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
