Occupational Health & Safety Intern- CO

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

At Xcel Energy our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that here you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills staying ready for change and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support rewards and recognition you need to thrive during your internship and beyond.

The Occupational Health and Safety intern will perform meaningful work in support of Xcel Energy Corporate Safety. The selected individual will take an active role supporting the Corporate Safety Programs written program revision and development risk assessments exposure monitoring reporting/corrective action plans and other Occupational Health and Safety programs as opportunities occur. The selected individual may use exposure measurement devices identify employee/contractor exposures assist in implementation of control measures (i.e. PPE engineering controls...) and conduct Safety & Health related training. The Health and Safety Intern will assist on enterprise project specific written programs internal process reporting management software applications and other related opportunities.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Conduct or support routine workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors
- Document hazards and help track corrective actions
- Assist in creating safety materials such as presentations posters or training guides
- Support rollout of safety initiatives (e.g. Near Miss reporting Safety Always campaigns)
- Communicate safety messages to employees through meetings emails or events
- Support with AI initiatives and development applications

This position is for a May 31 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internships initial term based on the candidates successful performance and Xcel Energys business needs.

Minimum Requirements:
- Current student Freshman or higher (as of Fall 2027)
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in supply chain advertising marketing safety and health management human resources training labor relations public relations government relations business administration legal and regulatory compliance and similar.
- 1% travel is required for this role
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in the energy industry and the future of energy.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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