Construction Safety Intern

Mission Statement: Unlocking potential while protecting your most critical assets.

Core Values: Care Trust Help (C.T.H.)

Summary of Position

Niles Industrial is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to support the Safety Department. This position offers hands-on experience in workplace safety, compliance, training, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement while working alongside Safety, Operations, and Project Management professionals in both office and field environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training activities. 
• Shadow Safety Representatives and Safety Managers on jobsites. 
• Assist with job-site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments. 
• Support safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records. 
• Assist with safety training materials and employee communications. 
• Participate in incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Complete OSHA training and other assigned safety certifications. 
• Assist with special projects and present a final internship project.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in workplace safety and risk prevention.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to jobsites and work in industrial and construction environments while wearing required PPE.
• Prior construction, manufacturing, or safety-related experience.
• OSHA 10 certification or familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Experience analyzing data or supporting process improvement initiatives.

Niles Shared Services is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements therefore, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status or parental status, height, weight, citizenship status, arrest record, disability, genetic information, military or veterans’ status or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law.