About the role#
Austin Industrial, Inc. is hiring a Project Safety Intern for a paid, full-time summer internship. This 12-week program provides hands-on experience on heavy civil construction projects. You will work directly with experienced professionals to learn about safety management, hazard recognition, and industry compliance.
What you'll do#
- Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs to identify and report potential safety hazards.
- Assist with safety inspections, audits, and reviews of active heavy civil construction projects.
- Support incident and accident investigations, including collecting information and preparing reports.
- Participate in weekly project safety meetings and assist with meeting documentation.
- Help develop and deliver safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
What you'll need#
- Active junior or senior college student status.
- Working toward a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
- Targeted graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.
- Valid driver's license.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Las Colinas, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Austin Industrial, Inc.
Austin Industrial provides construction, maintenance, and soft craft services to the energy, oil, gas, and chemical sectors. Founded in 1918, the company operates as a merit shop and is employee-owned. It maintains a workforce of nearly 2,000 people. The firm is based in La Porte, Texas.
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