Safety Intern - Chicago Summer 2027

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
22-24 Hourly
Internship
Industrial
The Role
Supports construction site safety by conducting inspections, identifying hazards, recommending corrective actions, verifying corrections, investigating incidents, assisting with emergency response and safety inspections, maintaining fire protection and grounding systems, compiling accident documentation, interviewing employees, and conducting industrial hygiene sampling.
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Position Overview

F.H. Paschen has created a robust Internship Program that provides students pursuing construction, or other curriculums within the built environment, with the opportunity to gain knowledge, work experience and an advantage over their peers at graduation. The Construction Intern is primarily a summer position to work with a project team and gain experience, in preparation for a career in Construction Project Management. The intern’s placement can range from pre-construction through project closeout. Responsibilities may include, but won’t be limited to, subcontractor solicitation, quantity takeoffs, project documentation and field coordination and supervision.


The Safety Intern assists in monitoring the project site to ensure construction project safety.


Pay: $22 - $24/hr.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

  • Analyzing the safety performance of work performed
  • Understanding laws and regulations pertaining to OSHA
  • Conducting job inspections of construction areas
  • Identifying, documenting, and recommending resolution of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions
  • Confirming corrections have been made to hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Investigating property damage and personal injury accidents
  • Assisting in conducting employee and insurance inspections
  • Assisting in emergency rescues as required
  • Assisting in maintaining fire protection and grounding systems
  • Compiling data, photographs, pertinent forms, and reports, as well as conducting employee interviews associated with accidents.
  • Conducting industrial hygiene samples to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
    • Candidates should be enrolled in Safety-related major
    • Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations
    • Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
    • Safety Certifications are a plus: OSHA, Fall Protection, Silica, Scaffold Awareness, etc. 
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact our office at 773-444-3474 .

Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.


Benefits

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Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a safety-related major
  • Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations
  • Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Safety certifications such as OSHA, Fall Protection, Silica, or Scaffold Awareness
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
679 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

F.H. Paschen is a general contractor and construction management company with over 110 years of experience. They serve public and private clients across the country, specializing in infrastructure, heavy civil construction, and building projects. The company is committed to building strong relationships with diverse businesses and engaging the communities they serve, leveraging innovative technology and extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects from design to execution.

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