Safety Intern - 2027 Summer

Posted Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM

About Marquette:

Headquartered in Paducah, KY and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 tow and tugboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. The Company is headquartered in Paducah, KY and has additional offices in Louisiana and Texas. With approximately 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Attend and assist internal/external vessel compliance activities such as Audits, Surveys, and Coast Guard inspections.
• Participate in drafting Risk Assessments for various vessel operations.
• Maintain and analyze the database of audits, inspections, and expiration dates; flag upcoming deadlines proactively.
• Organize and maintain safety records; training files, audits, corrective actions, manuals, and reports.
• Conduct SMS Audits to determine gaps between Policy and Procedures.
• Help draft content for safety newsletters and safety alerts, for review before distribution.
• Ability to travel and board vessels in remote areas on the river system.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, or related field.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional team player.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in safety operations within the inland marine industry.
• Learn how safety programs, audits, and safety training are implemented.
• Networking opportunities throughout the Company and with other summer interns.
• Inclusive and diverse culture.

This is a paid summer internship opportunity located onsite in Paducah, KY, with internship dates ranging from mid-May to early August 2027 (can be flexible on dates).

*Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.*By clicking the link below, you authorize Marquette Transportation Company, LLC to contact you by any method at the number provided.

Job Details

Pay Type

Hourly