Safety Intern, Plover WI

Our organization is committed to offering students hands-on, inclusive learning experiences in the electrical construction industry. The knowledge and skills gained through our internship program will help prepare you for a successful future career.

Company Overview

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.

At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects

Essential Functions

• Assist Safety Specialist in Jobsite observations and incident investigations
• Support Safety and Operations in organizing and entering data into LMS
• Coordinate and deliver safety meetings
• Review Site-Specific Safety Plans
• Assist in the development of the evolving tailboard system
• Participation in the Lunch & Learn internship program provided by the MYR Group Internship Leadership team.
• Complete 12 documented observations
• Be the primary author of one either one incident investigation or THA/JHA

Prior to the end of their internship, the intern will create and present a self-reflection project detailing their gained industry knowledge, future career goals, as well as personal and professional growth. The presentation will be provided in PowerPoint and presented to their direct management team

Qualifications

• College sophomore or above working towards a related undergraduate degree or be currently enrolled in or attending trade school. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date.
• No experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and give presentations.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.