Safety and Health Intern

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

We are looking for a student intern at our Festus, MO plant who want to become part of the solution, help us continue providing quality products, and grow our talent and leader pool.

The Safety and Health Intern will help perform routine safety inspections and observations, assist with incident, near-miss, and hazard data collection, support basic safety data analysis and reporting, and perform a safety-focused research or improvement project, gathering data and presenting findings to the safety and plant leadership teams. They will also familiarize themselves with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) safety regulations and standards, including MSHA General Industry requirements such as Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, PPE, and Emergency Action Plans.

Responsibilities:

• Learn the process flow of cement manufacturing and applicable MSHA safety regulations and standards (MSHA General Industry, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, PPE)
• Conduct safety inspections and observations, generate reports, and assist with initiating corrective actions
• Support incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting, including basic root-cause analysis and documentation
• Assist with job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safe work procedure reviews
• Perform a safety-related research or improvement project, gathering data and presenting findings to the safety and plant leadership teams
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics (injury rates, near-miss trends, corrective action status, training completion)
• Manage organization, archives, and recordkeeping for safety and training compliance (MSHA logs, permits, inspections, training records)

Desired Majors: Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Desired Class Level(s):  Senior

Salary Level:  Paid - $25.00 per hour plus monthly housing stipend if needed

Duration:  12 weeks, 40 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter and inquisitive by nature
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
• Solid reasoning, analytical, and communication skills
• Must possess excellent work ethic
• Must be able to multi-task

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.