Safety Intern in Corpus Christi, Texas at Port of Corpus Christi Authority

Job Summary

This position is under direct supervision of the Safety Manager and is responsible primarily for the support of planning and coordination of safety programs and initiatives involving Port staff and employee participation; responsible for performing general administrative tasks

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Safety Department in the planning of safety programs/initiatives
• Produces, formats and edits JSA's, Inspection Forms, Incident Reports
• Supports the tracking of staff participation in safety programs, training.
• Conducts field auditing and inspection, records data
• Provides clerical and minor administrative tasks.
• Establishes and maintains necessary office files
• Adheres to Port Policy and maintains good employee relations
• Complete assigned tasks and work required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Physical Factors :
While performing duties employee is regularly required to sit, speak or hear, use hand finger movements; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach stoop, kneel and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Use of steel toe boots, safety glasses, hard-hat, & high-visibility vest required in field environments.

Environmental Factors :
General office and outdoor work environments.

Minimum Qualifications:
This is an internship position. Candidates shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in Occupational Safety/Health or Industrial Hygiene; demonstrated written and oral proficiency in the English language; proficiency in Spanish preferred. Strong writing, editing and graphic communication skills, organizational and time management skills; ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet. Must deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management.

Application Process:
Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before November 1st, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.
If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.