The Role
Supports Safety Specialists and Managers with project safety initiatives, safety data analysis, predictive AI insights, incident root-cause analysis, and communication of safety trends. Participates in jobsite and fabrication-shop walkthroughs to identify hazards and assess compliance. Assists with project safety inquiries while developing knowledge of construction workflows and workplace safety practices.
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JOB SUMMARY
As an Intern, you will be part of the team from day one and given training and tasks that are important and impactful to our projects' success.Success in this role depends on the Intern’s initiative and teamwork skills. A successful Intern will cultivate strong relationships and leverage data-driven insights to implement best practices that protect lives, reduce injuries, and enhance safety—ensuring everyone returns home the same way they arrived.
McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Many of our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work alongside Safety Specialists and Safety Managers to help project safety efforts.
- Utilizing tools, such as predictive AI, regularly review and analyze safety data for significant trends and support efforts in communicating those trends and lessons learned with the business.
- Support root cause analysis of incidents related to injuries and near misses.
- Walk jobsites and fabrication shops with safety team to learn about construction workflow, identify hazards, and survey for adherence to safety values.
- Assist in responding to project-related safety inquiries by PMs, APMs, and Field Leaders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:- Candidates must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited university majoring in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or a related degree.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, web apps, and database software.
- Effective communicator across diverse teams, including PMs, drafting, field staff, and fabrication shops.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail-focused.
- Productive in fast-paced environments with strong multitasking skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently.
- Skilled at building trust and long-lasting professional
relationships. - Excellent problem-solver.
PREFERRED QALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Data Analytics
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
- No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas.
- Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at an accredited university
- Major in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or a related degree
- Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, web applications, and database software
- Effective communication across diverse teams
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail-focused
- Ability to work productively in fast-paced environments and multitask
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently
- Ability to build trust and professional relationships
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience with data analytics
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The Company
What We Do
McKenney’s, Inc. is a locally owned and operated commercial mechanical contractor serving the Southeast from Atlanta and Charlotte. The company provides in-house engineering, fabrication, installation and commissioning for commercial-building systems, including HVAC, process piping, plumbing, building automation and controls. It also delivers ongoing service and maintenance, supporting facility construction, operation and maintenance across tens of thousands of completed building projects.
