Safety Intern

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Inter is responsible for providing general administrative support to the jobsite including tasks of moderate to advanced difficulty requiring excellent clerical skills in multiple areas of the Safety Department. Responsible for safety functions necessary to support MIC at assigned jobsite. Assists the Safety Manager and Safety Coordinator in all safety related matters. Works closely and communicate with/support the Drug and Alcohol Coordinator and the Environmental, Safety & Health Administrator at the corporate office.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MasTec Industrialis part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. 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. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administrative, Employee Information and Reporting:
• 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 MIC 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 MIC 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.

Safety Compliance:

• 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 an Associate Degree (A.A.) program in Safety, Construction or a related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• 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
• Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

TRAVEL:

Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $20+ DOE
• Paid Holidays
• Per Diem

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military 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.

Service Line

MPC-MasTec Industrial