Field Safety Internship - 2026 Summer

Overview

Provide administrative and safety support on construction job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• safety data
• supply management
• training coordination
• safety documentation
• compliance planning
• reporting

Tasks

-Maintain current safety info in Excel and pull safety records and stats when needed -Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies -Communicate with the Safety Manager regarding safety matters -Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor's safety meeting, and daily gang box meetings, as required -Order, track and ship supplies (i.e. stickers, posters, PPE, etc.) where needed -Create and update new hire safety binders and manuals -Coordinate and present safety training to support The Company and client requirements including planning, documentation, and presentation. This will include: New Hire Orientation and others dependent on experience and knowledge -Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required -Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward The Company's Zero Injury principles -Assist in the preparation of meetings and presentations -Have all necessary documentation printed and scanned for crew members when needed Safety -Effectively present information and respond to questions from employees -Assist in preparing employee Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol files -Administrative, Employee Information and Reporting: Assist with entering drug and alcohol testing results Scan employment documentation and log into system as needed -Database for classroom training sessions and safety training courses in the office and in the field for jobs without a Site Safety Coordinator -Compliance: Work directly with the Site Safety Coordinator and the management team to develop and implement and maintain an effective site specific safety plan

Requirements

• safety management
• osha
• microsoft office
• environmental compliance
• gpa 2.9+
• organizational skills

What You Bring

-Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar -Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task -Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program studying Safety Management, Occupational Safety or Construction Management or a related field -Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations or a general safety background is helpful -Speak, and write clearly -Functional computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as required to manage the safety program -Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance -Maintain a GPA of 2.9 or higher.

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Benefits

-401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) -$750 one-time taxable mobilization stipend to help assist with relocation expenses -Designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses -Compensation $20/hour

About Wanzek Construction, Inc., A Mastec Company

-Grew through the 1970s–90s adding crane services and industrial work across the Midwest. -Acquired by MasTec in 2008, expanding into wind farms, natural gas plants, and retaining local leadership. -Now delivers turnkey EPC services in wind, solar, energy storage, industrial, heavy/civil and concrete infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.