Job Description:

Are you a Safety Engineer Intern who is interested in joining a dynamic team in a growing engineeringand manufacturing environment?

Are you a Safety Engineer Intern who wants to provide new ideas, bring value, and make a significant contribution to an organization?

Spec Engineering is seeking an impact player and difference maker to join our team as a Safety Engineer Intern. This self-driven engineer should be ready to learn how to work in fast paced design and manufacturing environment. They will get real hands-on experience assisting the Safety Manager to administer our safety program.

Spec Engineering is a privately held, fast growing, and stable full-service process engineering firm/turn-key system integrator with our main office located in Plainfield Il, and a second location in Chicago. We provide the latest in technology as a system integrator in the food & beverage, general manufacturing, and chemical industries. Our company purpose is “Improve lives through innovation, responsibility and trust one project at a time” because we care about our colleagues, customers and community. Spec Engineering welcomes and values diversity and we strive for an inclusive work environment that rewards employees for their individuality and uniqueness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Safety Manager with various duties including reporting, policy, and procedure adherence.


• Assist Safety Manager on various initiatives.


• Assist Safety Manager in reviewing and revising company safety documents.


• May communicate with management, outside local safety agencies, and insurance carriers.


• May assist in reviewing incident investigations and reporting.


• May assist with development of and delivery of safety trainings and orientations.


• Participate in safety trainings.


• Work on special projects as assigned.


• Understand and comply with the company Safety Policies and Procedures and other industry specific professional and ethical conduct standards.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Quality - Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies supervisor feedback.

Education/Experience: No prior experience or training.

If this sounds like you, we would like to talk with you about joining our team as a Safety Engineer Intern!

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