Safety Internship - Summer 2026

Title: Safety Co-Op / Intern
Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial
Location: Cincinnati, OH 
Direct Report: VP of Safety and Quality 

Company Description

Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial, and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection, and construction and maintenance services.

Are you Built for the Challenge?
Enerfab and the co-op student program go way back - We have been incorporating co-op students into our organization for over 40 years, with the lens that this program can be mutually beneficial for the future. We feel that it is with this intention and our corporate culture that we create a workplace that is desirable to both excel and grow as business professionals. In fact, there are several folks on our management teams that got their start as Enerfab co-op students.

Responsibilities

The Safety Co-Op/Intern will work alongside our Safety and Project Management teams to gain real-world experience in the field of construction safety. Responsibilities include:

• Jobsite Safety Support: Assist site safety managers with daily safety inspections, hazard identification, and corrective action tracking.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation: Support root cause analysis of incidents and near misses, helping implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Safety Audits & Reporting: Conduct safety observations, audits, and documentation to ensure compliance with OSHA, company standards, and site-specific requirements.
• Training & Communication: Assist in developing and delivering toolbox talks, safety orientation, and training materials to support field personnel.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain safety records, compile reports, and ensure required safety documentation (JSAs, permits, etc.) is complete and properly filed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to reinforce Enerfab’s commitment to building a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and working toward a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in safety and/or construction.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and general construction safety principles preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide thorough attention to detail.
• Comfortable in both office and field environments, including active construction sites.