Safety Professional Summer Internship

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

APS Palo Verde is looking for Safety Professional Summer Intern to join their team in Tonopah, AZ at the Palo Verde Generating Station. 

 

As a Safety Intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Intern Professional Development Program, which is designed to cultivate professional skills and provide professional level work at Arizona Public Service. The Safety Intern will be provided on-the-job training, and challenging assignments to refine skills and round out competencies.

 

The Safety Intern will report to the stations Industrial Safety Department and responsible in assisting with the direction, planning, development, and coordination of the plants' safety and human performance programs. The Safety Intern will work to develop and sustain a zero-injury culture with employees and contractors to define expectations, drive performance improvement strategies and establish processes for compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

 

Safety is a core value for Palo Verde and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

 

 

The Palo Verde Summer internship is a paid 10 week program.  During the 10 weeks at Palo Verde you will be equipped with the tools needed to thrive and be challenged with meaningful individual and group projects.  You will get support from leaders who will help you succeed. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in a New Hire Orientation, Professional Development opportunities and company tours to learn more about Palo Verde and Arizona Public Service. 

 

The Palo Verde Internship is a paid 10 week program starting in May, ending in July.  Qualified students will receive housing during the program.

 

At APS, we embrace the title intern and provide you with unique opportunities to make an impact on our business, apply today!

Under the direction of the Industrial Safety Department, selected candidates may:

• Assist in providing technical / analytical guidance regarding OSHA regulations, as well as the consensus standards (i.e., NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, DOT, etc.)

• Help to Maintain the Stations OSHA 300 and 300A logs and summary to OSHA on an annual basis

• Understanding and application of safety rules, along with consulting and advising directors, managers, supervisors, employees, and other personnel with respect to the company's Safety Human Performance program

• Assist the Industrial Safety Department with educating employees on safe and error free work practices, investigating accidents, and taking steps to prevent reoccurrences

• Overseeing fall protection, scaffold erection/dismantling, permit required work and asbestos (building inspector) needs

• Preparing and filing safety records/reports, as well as maintaining monthly accident frequency/severity ratings and reviewing accident reports

• Supporting multiple plant safety and human performance committees and initiatives

• Help to provide technical and analytical guidance to conduct industrial hygiene assessments and devise monitoring plans

• Performing safety audits and conducting hazard assessments while recommending the proper means of approved personal protective equipment

• Proficient in excel, word and power point presentations

Program Features and Benefits:

• Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience i