Intern-Health & Safety (Projects)

What This Department Does:
The Health & Safety Department for Capital Projects ensures all safety aspects are managed throughout project work. This includes overseeing contractors by reviewing their health and safety plans, supporting project inspections, and investigating any incidents. The team also works to maintain a safe environment for both Tallgrass employees and contractors at the Houston office

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

You can expect to: 

• Assist in developing contractor safety standards to be implemented and put through the company’s management of change program.
• Enter and track project safety data and produce reports for analysis and intervention strategy development.
• Assist in organizing and conducting contractor safety roundtables in areas where company has project activity.

What you will learn:

• How OSHA Standard 1910 and 1926 are being implemented in real work situations.
• How Tallgrass TOPSafe culture and safety systems interact and are implemented in real work situations.
• How predictive safety analytics can help be a proactive tool in developing and implementing a successful safety program.

Qualifications

What will you bring: 

Education:

Student actively enrolled in a degreed program and attending classes related to Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Emergency Management, Industrial Engineering, Public Health, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Organizational Effectiveness or other human resource type discipline with expected graduation date of December 2026- May 2028.

Experience/Specific Knowledge (what skills, classes, experience do they need to have)

• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
• Detail orientated related to reports, safety analytical trends and other data tracking.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerBI and Smartsheet are preferred.

What makes you stand out: 

• Solution Oriented
• Ability to solve problems and think critically
• Work independently following tasks or project direction 
• Willing to effectively collaborate with other departments 
• Proficiency in Power BI or Smartsheet applications 

What else do you need to know:

 Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person at our Houston office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May-August for 10 weeks. 

 Compensation And Other Benefits

• $25.43-$37.09 USD Hourly
• The final pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include paid time off, a housing stipend and more.

Who are we?

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

What are we known for?

Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last 10 years as a Top Workplace, 7 years in Colorado and 3 years in the USA. Tallgrass has also been recognized for its Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility.  We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.  

What do we value?

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support our interns' physical, mental, and financial well-being.

What’s in it for you?

At Tallgrass you will find:

• Industry Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Career Pathing and Industry Exposure
• Access to real world projects that impact our business
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the industry.
• A robust internship program that includes trips to our field locations, access to leadership and webinars focused on your skill development.

The fine print:

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.