The Safety & Compliance Intern will support the Compliance and Risk Specialist in a variety of administrative and operational tasks related to employee health, safety programs, regulatory compliance, and client requirements. This role offers hands-on experience in medical surveillance coordination, drug screening processes, and industry-specific compliance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with scheduling and tracking pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and certifications
• Review and process medical documentation and billing for accuracy and compliance
• Support compliance with OSHA, MSHA, FRA, USCG, PHMSA, and other regulatory bodies
• Manage hearing protection program, including scheduling and uploading audiogram results
• Maintain and update safety and medical records in company systems
• Coordinate with clinics for authorizations, test results, and documentation follow-up
• Monitor and track employee certification expirations (e.g., DOT cards, dive physicals)
• Assist with drug screening program logistics (random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty)
• Help manage client-specific entry requirements, including background checks and online training
• Support data entry and reporting in client prequalification systems (e.g., ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce)
• Participate in incident investigation documentation and compliance responses (OSHA/MSHA)
• Assist with safety supply management, credit card coding, and administrative support tasks

Qualifications:

• Currently in pursuit of 2- or 4-year degree in Safety, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior office or internship experience preferred.
• verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative
• Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length, deliver on deadlines

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture. 

Why choose us?

• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.    
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program. 

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property.  Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.