Safety Intern - Summer 2024

Egan Company is looking for a Safety Intern at our corporate headquarters located in Champlin, MN. This position has a flexible start and end date for a 12-week internship.

The Safety Intern is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing all aspects of the health and safety function. The individual should bring a high level of energy to the business. A large amount of latitude is attached to this position and purposeful creativity is expected.

Egan has a robust paid summer internship program. We're looking for motivated students searching for an exciting summer internship and potential long-term opportunity within our organization in the future!

• 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 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 loss prevention activities.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Performance of duties will be blended between office, fabrications shops and construction projects.

• Climbing ladders/stairs, uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting are frequent needs.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

At Egan, our shared passion and pride are redefining the industry standard of customer care. We work together to promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and stay safe. We are committed to providing the growth opportunities in which our employees and customers are looking.

From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan Company 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 nearly 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.

Egan Company is one of the largest, multi-trade, specialty construction contractors and system integrators in the Midwest. We provide in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance by representing over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, electrical, engineering & design, curtain wall/glazing/panel systems (InterClad), millwrights, fabrication, building systems, controls & system integration, and service.

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 substance abuse test and a background check. We also participate in E-Verify. #LI-Hybrid