Environmental Health & Safety Intern

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Location 65

Fairchild Street, Suite 301, Charleston, South Carolina P

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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

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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

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eferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study. A

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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

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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

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porting Relationship: Interns will report to a EH&S Manager. T

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sks Assigned: 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

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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

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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

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u should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc. P

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