Fall 2026 Safety Career Fair - Safety Intern

Description

F.J.A. Christiansen, a Tecta America Company, opened in 1879 and has become synonymous with excellence and the highest standards of workmanship, service, and quality. This uncompromising commitment has continued to guide our service to customers throughout the 3 century marks in which we have operated. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of customer service, safety, integrity, and professionalism.

The Safety Intern will provide a broad range of hands-on support and services in all functional areas relating to safety including: safety trainings, inspections and investigations. The Intern will actively engage and partner with Field Superintendents, Field staff, Project Managers and Human Resources to sustain a safety culture that promotes a safe workplace and complies with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements. The role’s main focus is to create and sustain consistency in Safety compliance while providing new and innovative ideas to help build and promote teamwork.

Job Functions

• Lead and drive Unit Safety Program
• Reviews pre-job set-ups, job site inspections, along with all equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, (PPE) MSDS, fire and electrical safety, EPA and first aid requirements
• Ensure all projects have a Job Specific Safety Plan including safety compliance with OSHA, Tecta’s and customer’s safety policy, Job Hazard Analysis and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular project safety inspections/audits on all active projects and submit all required documentation
• Review weekly toolbox training sheets
• Administer and ensure training policy compliance at the unit level.
• Investigate work related accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
• Report or review findings from accident investigations and job site inspections.
• Maintain & apply knowledge of current safety policies, regulations, and operational processes.
• Conduct meetings with supervisors and employees to discuss such points as the standards, cited violations, lessons learned, and potential hazards and to resolve disputes regarding occupational safety issues.
• Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to work hazards
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a construction related field - or Senior status pursuing degree
• Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages including Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of safety-related practices and procedures
• General knowledge in the areas of Workers Compensation, DOT, EPA
• Strong knowledge of safety technical subjects, including OSHA regulations
• Superb communication skills, including Spanish (desired), where applicable
• Sound problem assessment and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions
• Well-organized; Adept at planning work and managing time
• Extreme attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Integrity and Adaptability
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Comfortable with heights and climbing ladders