Safety Intern
Maxim Crane Works LP

 

 

Purpose

The Safety Intern will support the safety team in promoting a strong safety culture by assisting with risk management activities, safety programs, and compliance efforts. This role provides hands-on exposure to environmental health and safety (EHS) practices across construction, general industry, and DOT-related operations.

• Assist safety professionals in supporting field leadership with implementation of the company’s Safety Program
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and helping identify root causes and corrective actions
• Support jobsite safety inspections and audits; help identify hazards and track corrective actions
• Assist in maintaining safe facilities by observing work conditions and recommending improvements under supervision
• Help coordinate and deliver basic safety training and toolbox talks
• Support OSHA compliance efforts by learning regulations and assisting with documentation and recordkeeping
• Assist in collecting and organizing safety data, metrics, and reports
• Participate in daily risk evaluation or pre-task planning meetings to observe hazard identification and mitigation processes
• Support administrative aspects of safety programs, including documentation, filing, and reporting
• Assist with environmental and safety compliance initiatives across job sites and facilities
• Shadow safety professionals during jobsite visits, audits, and safety meetings to gain practical field experience
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the safety team

 

 

 

Requirements

Education:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour course preferred (or willingness to obtain during internship)

Experience:

• No prior professional experience required
• Previous coursework, internships, or exposure to safety, construction, or industrial environments is a plus

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong interest in workplace safety and risk management
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred
• Willingness to learn and engage in both field and office environments

 

Language Skills:

Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence and memos and the ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; bend and/or stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

 

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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