Key skills
Communication
About this role
Subsidiary: BARRETT
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 www.barrettindustries.com/.
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 www.colasusa.com.
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 www.colas.com.
We are seeking a motivated Environment Health & Safety Intern to join our Barrett Paving Materials – New York Central team and support the success of our construction and materials operations. Our internship program runs from May to August and offers hands-on exposure to safety practices across road construction projects, asphalt manufacturing plants, and quarry operations.
As an intern, you will work closely with our safety team, gaining practical experience in workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention within a fast-paced construction environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop foundational skills in Environment, Health & Safety while supporting real-world operations.
Compensation
$20/Hour
Main Responsibilities
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Support the safety team in promoting a strong culture of safety across job sites and facilities
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Participate in site inspections and safety observations to help identify and reduce potential hazards
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Assist with safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety communications
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Help maintain safety documentation, records, and compliance-related materials
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Work alongside Safety Specialists to learn OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable safety regulations
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to safety awareness and best practices
Skills
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Interest in workplace safety and regulatory compliance
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Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with field teams
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program related to Safety Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
Physical Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel to local job sites as needed
- Ability to work in an active construction and industrial environment
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:
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.