• Safety Management Intern

    Upstone Materials (Middletown, OH)


    Safety Management Intern

     

    Company: MIDWEST CENTRAL

     

    Country: USA

     

    Type of Contract: Internship

     

    Publication Date: Sep 12, 2025

     

    Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com .

     

    Barrett Paving, 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 visitwww.colas.com.

    Job Summary

    Barrett Paving MWC is seeking a motivated Safety Management Intern to join our Safety team. This internship offers hands-on learning in the field of construction safety, site compliance, risk management, and employee training. The Safety Management Intern will work closely with safety professionals and site teams to support and enhance our safety programs, ensuring our operations meet regulatory standards and best practices.

    Main Responsibilities

    + Assist Safety Managers with daily safety inspections and audits on construction and paving sites

    + Participate in incident investigations and assist with documentation

    + Help implement safety training sessions and toolbox talks for field staff

    + Support the ongoing monitoring of safety practices and compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies

    + Update and maintain safety records, incident reports, and training files

    + Observe site safety procedures and identify potential hazards or unsafe behaviors

    + Assist with the development and distribution of safety communications and educational materials

    + Attend and contribute to safety meetings, reporting observations and improvement suggestions

    + Collaborate with project management, field operations, and HR to enhance site safety culture

    Qualifications

    + Actively pursuing a degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field

    + Interest in construction, paving, and infrastructure safety practices

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

    + Comfortable working outdoors and visiting active construction sites

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    + Knowledge of OSHA or other workplace safety standards is a plus

     

    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 (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . 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 [email protected] .

     

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