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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Environmental Health & Safety Intern 2027

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Safety Specialist works with safety specialists to inspect and test workplace environments and equipment and develop workplace safety programs. May specialize in product and equipment safety, and work to identify and correct safety hazards before they affect a customer or end user.

$60,989 / year median in Delaware

+10% projected growth

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C a t egory En v ironmental, Health, & Safety J ob Location 13 1 Continental Drive Suite 404, Newark, Delaware A dd itional Locations 13 1 Continental Drive Suite 404, Newark, Delaware 10 0 West Main St., Salisbury, Maryland 44 31 North Front St, Suite 103, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 36 6 Walker Drive, State College, Pennsylvania P os ition Type In t ern P l e ase note: A p p lying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process. Th e Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans. O p en to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs on construction projects. P r eferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study. A s s ignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required. Tr a nsportation is required. Wo r k periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week. Ho u sing may be provided in certain situations. D e s ired candidates will be able to demonstrate: R e s ponsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit. Pr o fessional communications skills verbally as well as in written format. I n t ern Job Description R e porting
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Interns will report to a EH&S Manager. T a sks
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You will be learning the environmental health and safety management aspects of the construction project in the field. Your experience will include some or all the following: A s s ist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes. As s ist in performing regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions s have been completed. As s ist in evaluating various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques. As s ist in incident investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation. W o r king Conditions W o r k is conducted in both indoor office settings, and outdoor constructions jobsite settings requiring sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Wo r k hours will be determined at the Project or work assignment basis. No i se level varies based on location. Oc c asional lifting of up to 40 lbs. Oc c asionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc. Ab i lity to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.) T e c hnical Capabilities Y o u should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc. P r oven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades is paramount along with ability to interface well with Owners, Architects, Engineers, including the on-site management team. •The Company's pay ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, previous internships with the Company, education experience, and location. The pay range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects pay range only and does not include other forms of compensation to which employees may be entitled. T h is wage range is for Maryland an