Intern - Safety - Summer 2024 - Knoxville, TN

Job ID:  492849

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction.  In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

We are looking for a safety minded, detail oriented individual to work with our Safety Department for the summer.  As an intern within our Safety group, the selected candidate will assist in implementation of ongoing safety initiatives, assist with  testing and projects as needed.  Throughout the summer the intern will develop Safety Relationship Building strategies and learn about the role of the Safety professional in mining and construction industries.  They will also be exposed to and participate in multimedia regulatory compliance inspections, corrective actions, and contingency planning. 

Requirements:

Must be committed to providing and promoting a safe work environment
The ideal candidate must be currently enrolled in a college degree program, preferably working towards a Safety Degree
Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment, with strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a team setting
Extended Hours with possible night and/or weekend work as well as overnights
Willingness to travel to other locations throughout eastern TN and GA
A valid driver’s license

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Harrison Construction Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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