Safety Internship - 2025 Summer - Wanzek Construction

Responsible for providing general administrative support to the jobsite including tasks of moderate to advanced difficulty requiring excellent clerical skills in multiple areas of the Safety Department. Responsible for safety functions necessary to support The Company at assigned jobsite. Assists the Safety Manager and Safety Coordinator in all safety related matters.

Location & Travel Details: Interns have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 12 weeks on your assigned project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses.

Company Overview:

Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White Construction are part of the MasTec Renewables Group. Our companies have been in the renewable energy market from the beginning—and we leverage that experience to deliver more effective energy infrastructure solutions. Our 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience enables us to better understand the nuances and navigate the challenges within this dynamic and heavily regulated industry. 

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

• Administrative, Employee Information and Reporting: Assist with entering drug and alcohol testing results Scan employment documentation and log into system as needed
• Assist in preparing employee Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol files
• Database for classroom training sessions and safety training courses in the office and in the field for jobs without a Site Safety Coordinator
• Assist in the preparation of meetings and presentations
• Coordinate and present safety training to support The Company and client requirements including planning, documentation, and presentation. This will include: New Hire Orientation and others dependent on experience and knowledge
• Have all necessary documentation printed and scanned for crew members when needed Safety
• Compliance: Work directly with the Site Safety Coordinator and the management team to develop and implement and maintain an effective site specific safety plan
• Communicate with the Safety Manager regarding safety matters
• Attend the weekly general safety meeting, weekly supervisor's safety meeting, and daily gang box meetings, as required
• Participate in the jobsite R4 Safety Committee as required
• Back up drug and alcohol collector
• Create and update new hire safety binders and manuals
• Maintain current safety info in Excel and pull safety records and stats when needed
• Order, track and ship supplies (i.e. stickers, posters, PPE, etc.) where needed
• Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies
• Understand all environmental permitting regulations and measures to ensure compliance

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program studying Safety Management, Occupational Safety or Construction Management or a related field
• Maintain a GPA of 2.9 or higher.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward The Company's Zero Injury principles
• Functional computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as required to manage the safety program
• Type and write reports with accuracy and appropriate grammar
• Speak, and write clearly
• Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from employees
• Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations or a general safety background is helpful

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $20/hour
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 
• $750 one-time taxable mobilization stipend to help assist with relocation expenses 
• Designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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