HSE Intern

Position Title: Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Intern

Department Name: Risk Management / Safety

Reports to: Assistant Safety Director, Senior HSE Manager

Status: Non - Exempt, Full Time

Location: Jobsites or Santa Monica Office

Position Purpose

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Intern supports the department in upholding workplace compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations (e.g., Osha) and company policies and procedures. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the construction field, assisting in the implementation and monitoring of safety protocols, conducting site inspections, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in conducting regular safety inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with health and safety

Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective

Support the development and delivery of safety training programs for

Help create safety awareness campaigns that promote safe work

Maintain accurate records of safety audits, inspections, and

Assist in preparing reports for management on HSE performance and

Participate in investigating safety incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and preventive

Assist in documenting findings and presenting them to the HSE

Support the HSE team in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and

Assist in project team in onboarding of new hires and

Work closely with field personnel to promote a culture of safety and environmental

Help coordinate safety meetings and assist in communicating safety policies and

Conduct research on best practices in health, safety, and environmental

Assist in developing new HSE policies and procedures based on industry standards and

Other Job Functions:

Perform other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position

Supervisory Requirements:

No supervisory responsibilities at this time

Interactions:

Interacts and communicates with subcontractors and members of the project team including third party suppliers/vendors, and

Requirements

Education/Training:

Completion or in the course of completing a 4-year bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, construction management or equivalent combination of experience and/or training within a technical field

Experience Required:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills, organization, communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines on a regular basis

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas

Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities

Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities

Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Work Environment:

Office setting with moderate noise levels in temperature-controlled environment

May include shared office space and temporary provisions including portable toilets as required by project constraints

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Exact compensation may vary based on geographical market data, individual job-related experience, skills, and education as applicable to the role.

The base rate of pay for this role is $28/hour.

Morley Builders is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.