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Turner Construction Company 2026 Safety Intern Buffalo in BUFFALO, New York
Division:New York NorthProject Location(s):Buffalo, NY 14202 USAMinimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type:RegularJob Classification:InternEducation: Job Family:Environmental Health and SafetyCompensation:Intern Non-Exempt The salary range for this position is estimated to be 20.00 - 25.00 USD annualized. This position is from May/June through August 2026, with 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary based on project needs. Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00Position Description:Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: * Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor. * Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property. * Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings. * Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations. * Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, * Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements. * Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements. * Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor. * Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary. * Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics). * Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation. * Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor. Qualifications: * Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques * Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry * Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment * Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement * Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills * Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities * Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate * Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment * High attention to detail and organizational skills * Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion * Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools * Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required * Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * Basic knowledge of