Safety & Industrial Hygiene Intern (Spring 2026)- Ogden, UT

Job ID:  517922

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

Position Start: May 2026

Location: Ogden, Utah (with travel to regional sites)

Duration: August or for schooling, full-time (Monday–Friday)

This temporary internship supports Regional Safety Professionals in identifying hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a safe work environment. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in industrial hygiene, safety audits, and regulatory compliance, while developing professional skills in a dynamic construction and materials environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Mountain West Region Safety Department.
• Participate in internal safety audits and inspections across multiple lines of business.
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling for exposures such as noise and silica.
• Coordinate with operations supervisors to schedule sampling dates for all active regional mine locations.
• Take detailed notes during sampling to help identify potential causes in the event of overexposure.
• Ensure proper handling of samples, including chain-of-custody documentation, interaction with the laboratory, and analysis against regulatory standards (e.g., MSHA PELs).
• Notify sampled employees, safety personnel, and management of sampling results.
• Create noise maps for plants as requested.
• Prepare weekly reports for Safety Team meetings.
• Present a summary of sampling statistics to senior management at the end of the internship.
• Promote a strong safety culture by complying with safety procedures and wearing all required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety vest, and safety-toed boots).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Industrial Hygiene experience preferred; completion of qualifying university courses is acceptable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and possesses excellent follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask, and work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret corporate policy and government regulations from OSHA and MSHA.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb stairs and ladders in a construction or plant environment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable personal transportation. Use of a personal vehicle is required for travel between job sites; mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as needed for sampling and inspections. Company will reimburse reasonable travel expenses, including lodging and meals, in accordance with company policy. Expense reimbursements are processed monthly.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Benefits

• Gain practical skills in a real-world setting that go beyond classroom learning.
• Learn how the industry operates, including processes, tools, and best practices.
• Build relationships with mentors, managers, and peers that can lead to future job opportunities.
• Improve communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management.
• Schedule flexibility
• Occasional Overtime
• Opportunity for full-time employment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 25 lbs. Physical agilities test may be required. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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 a 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!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability