Location: Charlottesville,VA, USA
The Caton Companies is a mid-size and growing family of companies with corporate offices Charlottesville, Virginia, including Caton Construction Group and Management Services Corporation. With over 400 employees, our projects and worksites range from large heavy bridge and roadway construction projects to 800-unit apartment communities to smaller offices with 2-3 employees. We currently have active work activities across Virginia and North Carolina.
We are seeking a summer SAFETY Intern for an 8-10 week internship near Charlottesville, Virginia. Position will start in late May or early June, 2025. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a similar field. Open to students who have successfully completed sophomore level classes and above.
The Safety Intern provides support to a staff of dedicated Safety Professionals under the supervision of the Vice President of Safety. Other duties will include:
* Coordinates safety-related activities with direct supervision from a Safety Professional;
* Performs workplace safety activities with assistance;
* Assists with enforcement of The Caton Companies Environment, Health, and Safety Policy;
* Visits and inspects, under supervision, workplaces throughout Virginia and North Carolina
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
* Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
* Strong attention to detail
* Very task-oriented and self starter
* Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Candidates must provide their own housing and must have their own reliable personal transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.