Safety Internship
Role and Scope of Position:
Under the direction of a Manager or Lead Safety Advisor, a Safety Intern will rotate through multiple functions in safety. These functions will include Electric Operations (Transmission & Distribution). After each rotation, the Intern is expected to present on learnings and accomplishments. Intern also assists in day-to-day support of the Safety Team, completes safety observations of day-to-day operational activities, and undergoes a comprehensive training curriculum.
Essential Functions (Intern):
- Aids in the completion of safety job site observations, field safety compliance audits, facility safety compliance audits, and other safety initiatives related to the Electric Business.
- Completes rotations under the supervision of managers and/or Lead Safety Advisor in selected electric departments including, but not limited to, Electric Transmission & Distribution overhead, underground, meter services, substations, and engineering.
- Assist in incident management and analysis, hazard assessment, safety improvement plan development, and other tasks to improve workplace safety.
- Completes basic company knowledge training.
- Completes safety regulatory compliance training.
- Develops knowledge and skills relating to safety advisory and comprehension of the operational aspects of the electric businesses.
- Presents to Safety Leadership periodically reporting on their Program progress.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill (Associate):
- Knowledge of Electric Overhead, Underground, Substation engineering practices and procedures is preferred
- Knowledge of construction site safety preferred
- Knowledge of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and federal regulations (OSHA and DOT) safety laws, and State Departments of Public Safety requirements as they pertain to the electric.
Technical Knowledge/Skill (Cohort):
- Excellent communications skills.
- The ability to operate a computer, learn company utilized software and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
- Willingness to learn about utility safety and utility operations.
Education:
- Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience:
- Minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years of experience in operational activities.
Licenses & Certification:
- Valid Class D Driver’s License.
Working Conditions:
- Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors in all weather and maneuver utility construction and maintenance sites.
- Must be available to travel primarily within assigned region between MA/CT/NH and occasionally beyond the assigned region to attend special meetings/training/conferences or during emergency events.
Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:
Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
- Know the business plan and how your role connects to it.
- Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution.
- Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance.
- Raise ideas for improvement.
- Communicate, communicate, communicate.
Build Trusting Relationships
- Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
- Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
- Have honest dialogue with others.
Manage and Develop People
- Set performance goals that align with department and company goals.
- Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance.
- Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on-the-job opportunities, i.e., working on projects, attending meetings, etc.
Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve “One Company” and other goals.
- Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work.
Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
- Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work.
Lead Change
- Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.
- Respond positively to new demands or circumstances.
- Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes.
Focus on the Customer
- Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner.