What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Summer Safety Intern position at Wanzek?
Location & Travel Details: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is an onsite position (relocation is required), where you will be onsite at a project location for the duration of 12 weeks or more. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. You will be offered a mobilization stipend to help with travel expenses to get to your project.
Company Overview
MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.
The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with entering drug and alcohol testing results
- Scan employment documentation and log into system as needed
- Assist in preparing employee Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol files
- Enter training rosters into the the company Learning Zone or the company Training Database for classroom training sessions and safety training courses in the office and in the field for jobs without a Site Safety Coordinator
- Assist in the preparation of meetings and presentations
- Coordinate and present safety training to support the company and client requirements including planning, documentation, and presentation. This will include: New Hire Orientation and others dependent on experience and knowledge
- Have all necessary documentation printed and scanned for crew members when needed
- Work directly with the Site Safety Coordinator and the management team to develop and implement and maintain an effective site specific safety plan
- Communicate with the Safety Manager regarding safety matters
- Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor's safety meeting, and daily Gang box meetings, as required
- Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required
- Back up drug and alcohol collector.
- Create and update new hire safety binders and manuals
- Maintain current safety info in Excel and pull safety records and stats when needed
- Order, track and ship supplies (i.e. stickers, posters, PPE, etc.) where needed
- Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies
- Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program studying Safety Management, Occupational Safety or Construction Management or a related field
- Maintain a GPA of 2.9 or higher
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company's Zero Injury principles
- Functional computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as required to manage the safety program
- Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar
- Speak, and write clearly
- Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from employees
- Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations or a general safety background is helpful
Working Environment:
- When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
- This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation starting at $20/hr commensurate with experience
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.