Environmental Health & Safety Intern Job at Barrett New York Central, Watertown, NY

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  • Barrett New York Central
  • Watertown, NY

Job Description

Subsidiary: Barrett Industries

Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, was founded in 1854. Our family of companies serves everyone from small contractors to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies and includes quarries, sand and gravel operations, asphalt cement storage terminals, hot mix asphalt plants, trucking, asphalt emulsions, asphalt paving, pavement preservation, and infrastructure construction. To learn more about Barrett Industries visit .  

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit . 

Barrett Industries, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit . 

Are you ready to build your future career path? Drive your career forward with the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure, construction, and maintenance!

We are seeking a dynamic Environment Health & Safety Intern to join our crew and advance the success of our projects; our dynamic internship program, spans from May to August, offering rotations across diverse locations and projects, facilitating hands-on experience in Environment Health & Safety management.

As an intern, you will shadow our safety team to ensure a secure and safe work environment for all employees involved in road construction projects, asphalt manufacturing plants, and our quarries. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and risk management within the construction industry.

Environment Health & Safety Interns, support safety and health management policies; responsibilities include: inspections, audits, recordkeeping, and adherence to regulatory standards such as OSHA, MSHA, USDOT, EPA, and state/local regulations.

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Compensation

$20/Hour

Main Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to promote a strong environment of safety awareness.

  • Maintain Goal Zero program, conduct Toolbox Talks, and lead safety meetings.

  • Conduct regular site inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.

  • Manage claims, support continuous improvement projects.

  • Contribute to planning annual Safety and HR training.

  • Oversee compliance inspections, lead Monthly Safety Committee meetings.

  • Assist in Continuous Process Improvement Projects and support environmental initiatives.

  • Promote the development of safety awareness campaigns and initiatives.

  • Work closely with the Safety Specialist to understand our safety program and the importance of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) & Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.

  • Support the safety team in delivering safety huddles.

  • Handling critical or confidential information with honesty and integrity.

Skills

  • Confirmed understanding of safety regulations and guidelines.

  • Excellent communication and adaptability

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

  • Detailed with strong organizational skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Enrolled in a relevant safety management, occupational health and safety, or related Bachelor’s degree program

Physical Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Some travel required

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the  EEO document .   If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
  • complete any part of the application process
  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to  ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com . 

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