What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFETY/ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST INTERNSHIP 2026 (Tangent/ Portland) position at Knife River - Prestress, Inc.?
Job Summary:
Knife River is a People-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!
We are looking to add a Safety/ Industrial Hygienist Intern to our team for Summer 2026 at our Tangent or Portland, OR location!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Higher Education degree in a related field. Must be currently enrolled!
- Interest in serving the materials/construction industry
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members
Internship Brief Summary:
- Assist our safety team with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Understand the safety culture at Knife River
- Learn Knife River's corporate reporting requirements
- Complete various safety trainings
- Familiarize yourself with product line specific safety best practices, i.e. Ready mix and asphalt plants
- Create safety plans
- Managing incidents and associated reporting
- Assist the Lead Industrial Hygienist in developing and implementing exposure control plans and hazard assessments.
- Operate and maintain industrial hygiene monitoring equipment (e.g. air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, gas detectors).
- Collaborate with operations and field safety functions to ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, NIOSH).
- Assist with management of all aspects of the Industrial Hygiene Program for the company.
- Maintain accurate records of relevant industrial hygiene documentation
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities