Safety Intern - Summer 2025 - Champlin Minnesota

Company: Egan Company
Location: Champlin, Minnesota
Posted On: 01/23/2025

Overview
Are you eager to kick-start your career in safety and risk management? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Intern to support our team in creating and maintaining a safe work environment in a diverse range of project sites. If you're committed to safety, have a strong attention to detail, and are excited to contribute to real-world safety solutions, this internship is for you!
In our summer internship program, you'll work alongside professionals in the industry while also engaging in events just for interns, including a jobsite ride along, Insights Discovery Workshop, mentorship opportunities, and more! Our internship program lasts 12-weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Safety Intern include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for assisting in the aligning and implementing Egan Company Health and Safety Programs and loss prevention initiatives.
  
• Assist and learn how to establish loss prevention goals and objectives and incorporate them into the annual business plan.
  
• Aid in communication and collaboration with Egan Company staff with respect to loss prevention goals, objectives and key performance indicators.
  
• Help with exploring, researching and adapting new products, programs and/or technology that will further enhance the company's loss prevention performance.
  
• Observe and learn how to develop field personnel through coaching, feedback, and continued training activities to assist in building the skills necessary to execute work safely.
  
• Support in maintaining regulatory compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
  
• Learn and retain how to perform frequent job site evaluations, determine employee exposure(s) and institute acceptable work practices.
  
• Conduct employee training including new hire orientation, lockout/tagout, respirator, forklift, aerial lifts, etc.
  
• Enhance electronic safety programs and records to ensure compliance and increase efficiency.
  
• Visit jobsites and customer sites regularly.
  
  Requirements
  
  
  
  • In progress for Undergraduate or Masters Degree in Safety-Related degree program.
    
  • 3.0 GPA or higher given priority consideration.
    
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle report.
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    • Interest and ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
      
    • Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts.
      
    • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
      
    • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of internal and external customers.
      
      Working Conditions
      
      
      
      • Performance of duties mainly in the office with regular visits to job sites as needed.
        
      • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
        
      • Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements.
        
      • Climbing ladders/stairs, uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting are to be expected on job sites.
        
        
        Benefits, Perks and Pay Beyond the Industry Standard
        Egan is committed to providing a workplace that helps you thrive both personally and professionally.
        
        
        
        • Well-being: you're offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
          
        • Professional Development: we support your learning and career growth by offering regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
          
        • Community Involvement: our "Beyond the Jobsite" program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
          
        • Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety
          
          This internship provides a valuable learning experience and the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience. Please note that this is a temporary position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, like health insurance. #LIHybrid
          Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
          
          Strong Culture Built on Values and Keeping Promises
          At Egan, you'll be part of a team that shares a passion for redefining the industry by setting a new standard of customer care. Together, we'll promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and prioritize safety. You'll have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to providing the growth and success you're looking for, both for yourself and for the customers you serve. You'll love being part of success shaped by the strength of our team, which is enhanced by:
          
          
          
          • Solid history as a legacy leader in specialty contracting and system integration for over 80 years
            
          • Private ownership and operations by employees who work in the company (not a holding company or private equity firm)
            
          • Engaging leadership who prioritizes your safety, your development, and your impact
            
          • A proven track record of employee retention and loyalty
            
          • Flexible and hybrid workplace models that prioritize collaboration and customer needs
            
            From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At over 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, we're proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.
            Application Instructions and Employment Practices
            Egan Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, familial status, or other characteristic protected by law.
            We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.
            Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. We also participate in E-Verify.
            Egan reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. Any resume submitted to any employee of Egan without a prior signed search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Egan.
            No agency emails, calls, or solicitations will be accepted without a valid agreement. More...

                

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