What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Intern - Summer 2027 position at Marquette Transportation Company, LLC?
About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, KY and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 tow and tugboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. The Company is headquartered in Paducah, KY and has additional offices in Louisiana and Texas. With approximately 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Attend and assist internal/external vessel compliance activities such as Audits, Surveys, and Coast Guard inspections.
- Participate in drafting Risk Assessments for various vessel operations.
- Maintain and analyze the database of audits, inspections, and expiration dates; flag upcoming deadlines proactively.
- Organize and maintain safety records; training files, audits, corrective actions, manuals, and reports.
- Conduct SMS Audits to determine gaps between Policy and Procedures.
- Help draft content for safety newsletters and safety alerts, for review before distribution.
- Ability to travel and board vessels in remote areas on the river system.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Currently seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, or related field.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional team player.
Why Join Us?
- Gain hands-on experience in safety operations within the inland marine industry.
- Learn how safety programs, audits, and safety training are implemented.
- Networking opportunities throughout the Company and with other summer interns.
- Inclusive and diverse culture.
This is a paid summer internship opportunity located onsite in Paducah, KY, with internship dates ranging from mid-May to early August 2027 (can be flexible on dates).