- Jobsite Safety Inspections: Assist with conducting jobsite safety inspections, identifying hazards, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Safety Compliance and Documentation: Support the maintenance of safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, OSHA logs, incident records, and other compliance-related documentation.
- Safety Training and Orientation: Help coordinate and deliver new-hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training programs. Assist with tracking employee certifications and required training completions.
- Incident Prevention and Investigation: Participate in incident, injury, and near-miss investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, identifying root causes, and supporting corrective action plans.
- PPE and Safety Program Support: Assist with monitoring personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, safety signage, and implementation of company safety programs across jobsites.
- Employee Engagement and Safety Culture: Support safety awareness campaigns, recognition programs, and initiatives that promote employee participation in creating a safe work environment.
- Collaboration: Work alongside Safety Managers, Superintendents, Project Managers, Foremen, and field employees to understand how effective safety practices contribute to successful project execution.
Internship Development Program
- Mentorship: You will be assigned a dedicated mentor who will track your progress, provide guidance, and serve as your primary point of contact.
- Feedback Collection: Regular feedback will be gathered from safety team members and project personnel you support. Feedback will focus on professionalism, communication, hazard recognition, attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
Capstone Exercise
In the final week of your internship, you will complete a capstone project:
- Develop a safety improvement initiative, such as a fall protection awareness campaign, PPE compliance program, inspection process improvement, near-miss reporting enhancement, or jobsite safety training program.
- Include your goals, timeline, budget, required resources, regulatory considerations, and methods for measuring effectiveness.
- Present your proposal to a panel of Suntec executives and operational leaders.
- Receive constructive feedback highlighting your strengths and areas for professional development.
What You'll Learn
- Construction safety management and OSHA compliance
- Hazard identification and risk assessment techniques
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Safety training development and delivery
- Jobsite inspection processes and documentation management
- Professional communication with field and office personnel
- Leadership skills that support a strong safety culture
Suntec Concrete is excited to offer a Summer Safety Internship for students pursuing degrees in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields. You will gain hands-on experience supporting safety compliance, field inspections, training initiatives, and risk management programs while applying what you have learned in the classroom to a real, fast-paced construction environment.