Safety and Health Internship

Safety and Health Internship  - Chemical Management

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking to hire two (2) Safety and Health Interns to provide a supporting role in updating the Chemical Management Program. Projects include chemical inventory verification, updating of max quantities of chemicals stored on site, and ensuring proper signage for storage containers and areas.

*This is a summer only internship consisting of 40 hrs/week  from May 27th through August 8th or 15th depending on school schedule. 

In this Internship you will gain experience in the following areas:

• Hands-on Safety work with department reps including Certified Safety Professionals
• Hands-on Industrial Hygiene work is overseen by a Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Review current Safety and Health programs against industry and regulatory standards
• Assist with engagement with employees and contractors in multiple worksites using both General Industry and Construction Safety Standards
• Assist with incident investigations identifying root causes and corrective actions under the direction of Safety Professionals
• Help support the Safety and Health Team
• Assist with Safety & Health Department Initiatives – Chemical Management
• Communication skills (written and verbal) - Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to provide support and make recommendations
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team

Why you should apply? Supporting the Safety and Health Department will provide insight into what it takes to deliver quality safety programs.  This position will afford you the opportunity to work and gain hands-on experience with a Safety and Health department with vast experience. Successful candidates will have an interest in the Safety and Health Field.

Who You Are…Prospective interns must be in an undergraduate or graduate degree program pursuing Safety and Health Specialty or a related discipline.  Preferred candidates will have completed one year of post-secondary education.

Who We Are…A century ago, our city leaders laid the foundation for the utility service we provide to our community today.  In order to maintain safe, reliable utilities for our city, we as a company consider safety of paramount importance. 

*This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position 
*Hourly rate is dependent on the year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc. 
*Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree-seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested.  Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify. 
*A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this position

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. As a Temporary employee you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation –New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)