Safety Intern

Job Description Job Description Program Length: 12 weeks Program Dates: May 17 - August 6, 2027 Work Setting: Columbus Office and Local Job Sites Position: Safety Intern ABOUT THE SCALO COMPANIES: The Scalo Companies include businesses rooted in the construction field, including Burns & Scalo Roofing Company PA, Burns & Scalo Ohio, Cuddy Roofing, Scalo Solar Solutions, Burns & Scalo Roof Asset Management, NexGen Design Systems, Inc., and Scalo Incorporated. Our companies provide construction and environmental solutions while continuing to invest in new technologies and dedicated employees. OUR VALUES STATEMENT: Every great company starts with great team members. At The Scalo Companies, we're looking for individuals who live our OWNERS values every day. We believe in taking ownership, winning together, never settling, elevating others, protecting our reputation, and putting safety first. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a Safety Intern for the Summer of 2027. If you are looking for a company that values your work, wants to invest in your development and will continue to position itself as a leader in its industry, we could be a good fit for you. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist the Safety Associate in day-to-day operations such as site visits and inspections on both a scheduled and random basis to ensure compliance of OSHA and company safety standards. * Inspection duties may include documenting and correcting deficiencies, citing safety violations, examining equipment and writing action reports when needed. * Collaborate with necessary personnel to aid in the investigation and reporting procedures for all work-related incidents. * Create and carry out initiatives to help in the reduction of work-related incidents and injuries through proactive reinforced training campaigns. * Facilitate employee safety training and insurance compliance activities. * Author and push out updates to all Safety Logs (Toolbox Talks, Safety Reports, Trainings, etc.) * Effectively communicate with all levels of management to provide timely feedback of field compliance issues, work-related accidents, and other pertinent safety details * Work with Safety Director and Associate to regularly update the safety handbook and broadcast changes to appropriate personnel. * Assist Project Management and Support Staff as needed. QUALIFICATIONS * Working towards a Bachelor's degree in a Safety Sciences or a related field * Possess customer care focus and have ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. * Willingness to learn and provide assistance to all operational personnel. * Ability to work independently and within a team effectively. * Possess a strong sense of accountability and high work standards. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and details * Able to work at heights and use ladders. * Possess a valid driver's license with no suspension in the past three (3) years. * Obtain a permissible background check including drug screen and work-related references. * Physically able to tolerate work outdoors at varying temperatures. * Capable of bending and lifting to conduct safety inspections.