Safety and Health Intern

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety & Health Intern will support the Safety & Health team in promoting a safe and healthy work environment across field operations. This position provides hands-on experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and incident prevention. The intern will work alongside safety professionals to develop practical knowledge of workplace hazard identification, risk mitigation, regulatory requirements, and safety management systems within the energy industry. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in promoting compliance with company safety and health policies, procedures, and safe work practices. 

• Support the identification, evaluation, and communication of workplace hazards and assist in recommending appropriate control measures. 

• Participate in field observations, inspections, audits, and safety assessments with Safety & Health professionals. 

• Assist with the collection and organization of incident, near miss, and property damage information, including documentation and reporting. 

• Participate in job site visits to observe hazard recognition, risk assessment, and mitigation activities. 

• Support safety training initiatives by assisting with preparation, logistics, and training materials. 

• Assist with basic industrial hygiene monitoring activities, including noise and air quality assessments, under supervision. 

• Attend and support emergency response drills, safety meetings, and other safety-related activities. 

• Learn and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and company safety standards in real-world work environments. 

• Assist with data analysis, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports related to safety performance and compliance activities. 

• Support special projects focused on continuous improvement of safety and health programs. 

Learning Opportunities 

• Gain exposure to occupational safety, industrial hygiene, emergency response, and environmental health programs. 

• Develop practical experience conducting field observations and participating in workplace assessments. 

• Learn how safety and health programs are implemented in industrial and operational environments. 

• Build knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and risk management principles. 

• Work directly with experienced safety professionals and industry subject matter experts. 

Education & Qualifications 

Required 

• Currently enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's degree program in Safety & Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental health and safety (EHS). 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Preferred 

• Completion of introductory coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental health. 

• Prior experience through internships, volunteer activities, student organizations, or coursework related to safety and health. 

• Basic understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety principles. 

Work Experience

• None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable
• Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced math, algebra, and/or statistical methods
• Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions
• Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to other locations may be required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547​.