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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

14d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Sustainability
  • Reno

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate/graduate in EH&S or related field, able to work 10-12 weeks, possess transportation, and have strong communication and software skills. Team commitment is essential.
  • You will assist with safety onboarding, site inspections, evaluating permits, and conducting incident investigations, ensuring compliance and identifying hazard mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field.
  • Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.
  • Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required.
  • Transportation is required.
  • Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
  • Housing may be provided in certain situations.
  • Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate:
  • Responsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
  • Professional communications skills verbally as well as in written format.
  • You should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.
  • Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades is paramount along with ability to interface well with Owners, Architects, Engineers, including the on-site management team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes.
  • Assist in performing regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions have been completed.
  • Assist in evaluating various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
  • Assist in incident investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation.

FAQs

What is the location of the Environmental Health & Safety Intern position?

The position is located at 5370 Kietzke Lane, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada.

What type of candidates are preferred for this internship?

Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.

What is the duration of the internship?

The work periods for the internship are 10-12 weeks, with a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Will transportation be provided for the internship?

Transportation is required, and interns may need to relocate to a remote job site as assigned.

Are there any housing arrangements provided for interns?

Housing may be provided in certain situations, depending on the assignment.

What type of work will the intern be doing?

The intern will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs, which includes safety onboarding, job site inspections, planning evaluations, and incident investigations.

What are the working conditions like for this internship?

The work involves both indoor office settings and outdoor construction job sites, requiring physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for this position?

Interns are required to wear personal protective equipment, which includes steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.

What technical skills are required for this internship?

Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Exchange.

What is the expected communication skill level for candidates?

Candidates should demonstrate professional communication skills both verbally and in written format.

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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Working together is who we are and what we do.

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

“How fortunate we all are to work in an industry that produces such a tangible work product that affects so many profoundly. All of us face difficult obstacles on all of our projects, but at the end of the day, we collectively turn around, look at what we’ve created, and it takes our breath away. It’s why we do it.” - Tim Regan, President and CEO Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project delivery services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers. Since 1909, the firm has been guided by the principles of integrity, excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer delight. With offices nationwide, the firm’s over 4,000 salaried professionals provide depth of resources to service nationally and to build locally. The mission of Whiting-Turner is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the nation’s finest construction organization. Our demonstrated stability, industry standing and financial strength serves as a model for the construction industry. Our strategy to promote from within allows us to develop our talent and leadership internally and encourages employee retention. We perennially rank with the top domestic general building contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and do so through internal growth, not acquisition. Whiting-Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and is committed to diversity in our workplaces.