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Safety Intern - Sac State ASSP Safety Career Fair

Hensel Phelps

The Role

Overview

Safety intern assisting the safety manager on construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety audits
  • hazard analysis
  • safety training
  • equipment inspections
  • incident investigation
  • regulation compliance

Tasks

-Assist the project team in conducting project safety audits. -Gain knowledge of the company Safety & Health Program. -Assist in the development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis. -Learn applicable safety and health regulations as well as ways for effective company implementation. -Assist the Project Superintendent in the project site-specific safety orientation and other safety training. -Perform periodic inspections such as fire extinguishers, ladders, first aid kits, etc. -Assist the project team with accident and/or near miss investigations.

Requirements

  • excel
  • primavera
  • autodesk
  • safety degree
  • communication
  • construction

What You Bring

-Physical Exam (if applicable) -Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite. -Attend awareness level safety courses and other construction related courses. -Strong communication skills. -Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable) -Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility -Pursuing a 4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health (preferred). -Become familiar with the construction process. -Be visible in the field for safety observations.

Benefits

-$24 - 27 per hour Plus housing or housing allowance -Substance Abuse Screening

The Company

About Hensel Phelps

-Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors. -Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S. -Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services. -It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope. -It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project. -Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision. -Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Education

Government

Critical Environment

Security Clearance

-verification of work authorization and employment eligibility -substance abuse screening -physical exam (if applicable) -background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)