Position Title: Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Intern Department Name: Risk Management / Safety Reports to: Assistant Safety Director, Senior HSE Manager Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time Location: Jobsites or Santa Monica Office
Position Purpose The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Intern supports the department in upholding workplace compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations (e.g., Osha) and company policies and procedures. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the construction field, assisting in the implementation and monitoring of safety protocols, conducting site inspections, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in conducting regular safety inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with health and safety Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective Support the development and delivery of safety training programs for Help create safety awareness campaigns that promote safe work Maintain accurate records of safety audits, inspections, and Assist in preparing reports for management on HSE performance and Participate in investigating safety incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and preventive Assist in documenting findings and presenting them to the HSE Support the HSE team in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and Assist in project team in onboarding of new hires and Work closely with field personnel to promote a culture of safety and environmental Help coordinate safety meetings and assist in communicating safety policies and Conduct research on best practices in health, safety, and environmental Assist in developing new HSE policies and procedures based on industry standards and
Other Job Functions:
Perform other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position
Supervisory Requirements:
No supervisory responsibilities at this time
Interactions:
Interacts and communicates with subcontractors and members of the project team including third party suppliers/vendors, and
Requirements
Education/Training:
Completion or in the course of completing a 4-year bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, construction management or equivalent combination of experience and/or training within a technical field
Experience Required:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills, organization, communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines on a regular basis
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Work Environment:
Office setting with moderate noise levels in temperature-controlled environment May include shared office space and temporary provisions including portable toilets as required by project constraints
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Exact compensation may vary based on geographical market data, individual job-related experience, skills, and education as applicable to the role. The base rate of pay for this role is $28/hour.
Morley Builders is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Morley Builders Overview
Morley Builders’ entire business philosophy is based on the “long-term” view. Established over 70 years ago, we seek to continually provide high-quality construction services. We believe in treating everyone as we would want to be treated – with sincerity, honesty, kindness and trust.
Morley Builders is owned by nearly 200 employees and has a total craftsman payroll that ranges from 300 to 600, depending on the number of self-performed field projects under construction. Morley’s annual volume of work averages over $300 million and we have a bonding capacity in excess of $650 million.
As a member of Engineering New Record’s (ENR) “Top 400 Contractors,” Morley is prominent in the top echelon of Southern California building constructors each year. Our 70+ years of experience has helped us gain the experience necessary to provide the construction leadership, the right tools and especially the skilled, creative people to meet any construction challenge.
Morley Builders contracts its services through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Morley Construction Company and Benchmark Contractors, Inc.
MCC_logoMorley Construction Company is one of the largest Southern California-based general contractors, specializing in Type I and Type II projects built primarily of reinforced concrete and steel. The company builds major civic structures; educational and research facilities; parking structures; commercial, retail, medical and healthcare buildings; and multifamily residential complexes. Additionally, Morley is experienced in design-build, seismic strengthening, preservation, modernization and LEED® rated/sustainable projects.
Morley’s Concrete Group has the ability to self-perform all structural and architectural concrete-related work with its own workforce including forming, placing and finishing. The concrete group maintains and operates its own formwork and equipment, and has extensive experience in budgeting and construction structural concrete work. This expertise has been utilized by owner-builders, construction managers and other general contractors. Morley’s Concrete Group has offices in Santa Monica, Irvine and San Diego. Please click here for more information about Morley’s structural concrete services.
BCI_logoBenchmark Contractors, Inc. was formed in 1984 to continue the company’s long tradition of multifamily residential projects. Benchmark is skilled in all structure types including steel, concrete and wood-frame. Our diverse project experience consists of multifamily residential, mixed-use and transit-oriented developments, student housing/campus facilities and senior/assisted living facilities. Benchmark has the ability to contract with open-shop subcontractors, which can provide significant cost savings on certain projects.