Safety Department Intern

Job Description

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Safety Department Intern

Overview

As a Safety Department Intern, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative and safety support to our jobsite operations. This position requires excellent clerical skills for tasks of moderate to advanced difficulty within the Safety Department. You will be responsible for supporting essential safety functions, assisting the Safety Manager and Safety Coordinator in all safety-related matters to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Location & Travel

• Interns have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US.
• This is a 12-week internship on your assigned project.
• We offer a designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses, along with a $750 one-time taxable mobilization stipend to assist with relocation expenses.

Company Profile

MasTec Industrial, operating alongside its sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial since 1947, is a leading provider of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services and project development assistance. We serve a diverse clientele including utilities, independent power producers, developers, and municipal utilities.

Our expertise spans over 30 years in the power industry, specializing in projects utilizing natural gas, oil, biomass, and other combustible fuels. Our experience includes simple and combined cycle plants, reciprocating engines, and waste-to-energy projects. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality, safety, and value in every project, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to foster a respectful and innovative work environment.

MasTec Industrial is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, which generates over $4 billion in annual revenue. CE&I provides construction services across industrial, renewables (solar, wind, battery storage), and infrastructure sectors (heavy civil, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, roadways, bridges). Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has been shaping the construction industry for over 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, MasTec offers flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative, Employee Information and Reporting:

• Assist with entering drug and alcohol testing results.
• Scan employment documentation and log into the system as needed.
• Assist in preparing employee Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol files.
• Maintain databases for classroom training sessions and safety training courses in the office and field for jobs without a Site Safety Coordinator.
• Assist in the preparation of meetings and presentations.
• Coordinate and present safety training to support Company and client requirements, including planning, documentation, and presentation (e.g., New Hire Orientation and other training dependent on experience and knowledge).
• Ensure all necessary documentation is printed and scanned for crew members when needed.

Safety Compliance:

• Work directly with the Site Safety Coordinator and management team to develop, implement, and maintain an effective site-specific safety plan.
• Communicate with the Safety Manager regarding safety matters.
• Attend weekly general safety meetings, weekly supervisor’s safety meetings, and daily gang box meetings, as required.
• Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required.
• Act as a backup drug and alcohol collector.
• Create and update new hire safety binders and manuals.
• Maintain current safety information in Excel and pull safety records and statistics when needed.
• Order, track, and ship supplies (e.g., stickers, posters, PPE) where needed.
• Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies.
• Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program studying Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.9 or higher.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Committed to taking reasonable care for your own and others’ health and safety, actively working toward The Company’s Zero Injury principles.
• Functional computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as required to manage the safety program.
• Ability to type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees.
• Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations or a general safety background is helpful.

What We Offer

Financial Wellbeing:

• Compensation: $20/hour
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• $750 one-time taxable mobilization stipend to help assist with relocation expenses.
• Designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses.

Important Information

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.