Safety Intern

Granite Construction

The Role

Overview

Assist with safety program administration, inspections, training, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety compliance
  • training programs
  • claims investigation
  • regulatory inspections
  • jobsite audits
  • hazard analysis

Tasks

-Promote compliance with the company safety program and local accident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met. -Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards. -Assist in the investigation, preparation and maintenance of records of all third party, asset loss, and worker’s compensation claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved. -Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. -Assist in the follow up with the corporate insurance department regarding claims, to ensure that the appropriate information is collected and that claims will be resolved in a timely manner. -Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses. -Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion. -Assist in the development and implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • safety
  • office
  • travel
  • bilingual
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Currently attending Bachelor’s degree program. -Availability and willingness to travel frequently. -Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. -Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines. -Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required). -Ability to teach, mentor and lead. -Safety or Occupational Health undergraduate program.

The Company

About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Industrial

Federal Contracting

Aggregates

Asphalt

Asphalt Paving

Utility-Scale Solar

Water Infrastructure

Mineral Exploration

Earthwork

Locks

Dams

Levees

Waterway Protection

Tactical and Military Facilities

Airfield Runway Paving