Intern - Safety

Job Description

Our Internship and New College Graduate program is best designed for students who seek a truly immersive and hands‑on experience. At Southland, we view every student as a potential hire and ensure each intern, co‑op student, and new college graduate is set up for success to accomplish short‑ and long‑term career goals. If a program that exposes you to exciting projects and potential career paths with one of the country’s largest MEP building systems firms appeals to you and you’re ready for the next big step, join our team.

This role values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Our internship program introduces candidates to Occupational Health & Safety in the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection industry. The primary responsibility is to assist the Safety Manager in enforcing and regulating all safety procedures, ensuring Southland Industries meets all safety requirements in the field and at all facilities while gaining a clear understanding of division safety activities and construction processes.

• Ensure all tasks and functions on project sites are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Help implement the Corporate Safety Award Program.
• Provide distribution of certification cards for various industrial equipment training and maintain records of industrial equipment training.
• Report and manage all company vehicle claims.
• Assist in reporting workers’ compensation claims.
• Update Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manual.
• Assemble various safety manuals for distribution.
• Assist in implementing and distributing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintain records of signed safety tailgate meeting forms.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices with a willingness to learn more about safety and loss management.
• Ability to work directly with Southland’s field employees/customers in a professional manner.
• Understanding, compliance with, and communication of state, federal, and local safety and health OSHA regulations.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and drive to get the job done.
• Strong communication, active listening, and general business writing skills.
• Resourcefulness, resilience, problem‑solving ability with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers independently.
• Positive attitude during adverse or non‑ideal situations.
• Exercises accountability in stressful situations (avoids blaming).
• Goal oriented with a collaborative “We vs. Me” attitude.

• A working knowledge of construction safety practices and the opportunity to learn more about safety and loss management.
• Experience working directly with field employees/customers in a professional manner.
• Understanding, compliance with, and communication of state, federal, and local safety and health OSHA regulations.

For California‑based internship roles, the pay rate is $26.00 per hour, in alignment with program guidelines and market standards.

• Hands‑on classroom and on‑the‑job experience in your specific role.
• Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders.
• Socially distant group activities and team events.
• Paid housing (some locations).
• Paid internship/Co‑op.
• Potential full‑time employment opportunities.

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee).
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability.
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
• Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
• Wellness benefits.

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we…