About Summerset Marine Construction 

Summerset Marine Construction has been providing a full range of lakefront services to its customers in Southeastern Wisconsin since 1990. As the largest pier and lift dealer in Wisconsin, Summerset has grown over the years along with its customers’ needs, able to provide the expertise and products necessary for the perfect waterfront solution. Servicing hundreds of clients from Madison to Milwaukee, Summerset Marine provides the highest level of expertise to design, install and support any pier and boat lift system, always on call for any service needs.

About the role

The Safety Intern will support the Safety and Operations teams in promoting a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. This role provides hands-on experience in jobsite safety, OSHA compliance, and risk prevention across construction, manufacturing, and field operations. The intern will gain exposure to real-world safety programs while working closely with experienced professionals in a regulated industry.

What you'll do

• Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification.
• Support OSHA compliance efforts, including documentation and recordkeeping.
• Help maintain safety logs, reports, and training records.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training initiatives.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Support PPE compliance and safety policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with field supervisors and leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License. 
• Pursuing a degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with field and office staff.
• Willingness to work in an active construction and marine environment.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations is preferred.

Work Behaviors: 

Quality of Work 

• Consistently produces accurate work.

Commitment and Initiative

• Consistently demonstrates commitment to the Company’s success and growth.

• Customer-focused (both internal and external customers).
• Can identify problems/issues and participate in problem resolution as appropriate for job level.
• Perseverance “can-do” attitude.

Managing Time and Resources

• Effectively and efficiently manages workload with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet changing priorities and workload.
• Meets established goals.
• Reliable and punctual.

Working with Others

• Is seen as a team player; gains trust by supporting colleagues; is a collaborator.
• Makes others better.

Development and Professional Skills

• Seeks and is open to feedback. 
• Accountable for one’s own actions.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

• Work is performed in a combination of office, manufacturing, warehouse, and construction jobsites.
• Regular exposure to construction and manufacturing hazards, including heavy equipment, moving machinery, and power tools.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and sun.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Vision abilities require close vision assessments. Moderately loud noise levels in the work environment. 
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Steel-toe boots are required. 

Travel Requirements: Travel to job sites and company locations.