Construction Safety Co-op Spring 2027

We are a mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation installation and specialty construction maintenance and air balancing start-up and energy efficiency services.

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Construction Safety Co-op to support the Safety Department and gain hands-on experience in construction safety. This position will assist with job site inspections safety training initiatives PPE management safety documentation and compliance efforts while working closely with field and office teams. The Safety Co-op will have the opportunity to learn and apply construction safety principles in a real-world environment while contributing to a strong culture of safety across the organization.

• Assist with maintaining promoting and enforcing project site safety in accordance with company state and federal policies and procedures.
• Support PPE inventory management distribution and tracking for job site personnel.
• Participate in job site visits inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and observe safe work practices.
• Assist in documenting safety observations and corrective actions resulting from site inspections.
• Support the administration and organization of safety files training records and compliance documentation.
• Assist with employee onboarding and safety orientation activities.
• Help coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
• Utilize ToolWatch and other company systems to support asset management and equipment inspection tracking.
• Participate in incident investigations and near-miss reporting activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with Safety Managers Safety Coordinators Project Managers and field personnel to reinforce safe work practices.
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned to support the success of the role and the organization.

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Construction Safety Sciences Occupational Safety Environmental Health & Safety Construction Management Engineering Industrial Technology or a related field.
• Strong interest in construction safety and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid drivers license preferred.
• This position may require local travel to job sites attend meetings assist at other office locations etc.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit see talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations the employee may be required to work outdoors be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high precarious places; dust fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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