The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. 

Position Summary:

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Intern is responsible for providing general administrative and field safety support to the HSE Department. HSE Interns will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and training in a real-world setting. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively within the department as well as with operations to support the corporate safety program and promote better safety for our Team Members.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the HSE Department in managing the overall corporate safety program by conducting tracking and reporting on accident/incident, near miss reports, audits, engagement activities, observations, orientations, trainings, and other related safety activities, as well as recordkeeping of related documents


• Assists in tracking and reporting on all safety metrics


• Assists in the development and delivery of safety training


• Assists in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures


• Support site safety professionals in all aspects of field safety, including conducting safety inspections, accident/incident investigations, industrial hygiene assessments and audits, preparation of weekly activity reports, as well as planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work procedures


• Coordinates safety events as directed by the HSE Director


• Provides departmental general administrative support


• Performs additional assignments as required by the needs of the Company, or as otherwise directed

Qualifications:

• Ongoing coursework towards a bachelor’s degree in a safety related field


• Prior field safety experience in heavy civil construction, transportation or related field strongly preferred


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


• Strong computer skills including Office 365 productivity suite

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles


• Able to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision


• Self-motivated, dedicated, and hard working


• Above average organizational skills


• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred


• Light travel within region

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.