Who is HammerTech?
As construction’s most trusted safety platform, HammerTech has a team focus where we build safer, smarter, better – together. Our workforce is committed to individual and team empowerment so that our innovative approach is sustained, the growth in our capability is continuous and we excel in enhancing safety within the construction industry.
Established in 2013, with the vision of becoming the international benchmark in online safety and quality management, HammerTech is now the leading choice for large construction companies, managing safety and quality for over 500,000 people on construction sites across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe.
We offer a hybrid working model to support an inclusive and balanced work culture.
To support the significant growth and development of the organization, we are seeking the expertise and capability of a Safety Implementation Intern to join our dynamic team.
What you’ll do at HammerTech
This role will allow for exposure for students to both the construction and safety software industries, focusing on practical, real-world applications. Interns will benefit from hands-on experience, weekly team interactions, and client-facing projects.
Responsibilities
Mentorship & Team Interaction:
- Weekly in-person meetings with a HammerTech team member (dependent on location of hire)
- Exposure to various departments and functions within HammerTech to provide a well-rounded understanding of the business
- Interact with HammerTech’s Implementation Team members to learn insights on various topics such as construction basics, customer success, data analytics, project management, implementation process, key safety indicators, OHSA training, etc.
- Some travel may be required to attend internal HammerTech events
Client Interaction & Project Involvement:
- Participation in at least one client training session or site visit
- Involvement in daily tasks such as creating client reports, handling configuration updates, and participating in internal meetings
- Client-specific worksheets (Inspections, Permits, PTPs, Safety Plans, etc.)
Training & Development:
- Training covering the full scope of HammerTech operations
- Regular LinkedIn Learning courses and construction knowledge quizzes
- Assigned worksheets and structured tasks for daily/weekly progress tracking
Projects & Deliverables:
- Specific client and internal tasks, such as:
- Stat checks and configuration adjustments
- Review and improvement of internal and client-facing documents (clarity, grammar, formatting)
- Researching and recommending potential HammerTech enhancements
- Organizing and aligning document resources, creating a master folder for templates and dashboards
- Maintain a running log of configuration tasks completed
- Software Write on the different tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Zendesk, Power BI)
- Review and update internal and support documentation
- Safety Data Analytics Overview - Configure Insight Dashboards
- A special interest project designed by the intern based on their interests (e.g., safety specific focus)
- Deliver a final presentation at the end of the internship (PPT or video)
- Provide feedback on their experience for future marketing and recruitment efforts
- Update their resume with the team’s assistance
Are you a good fit? Let’s start with the HammerTech Core Values:
Everyone at HammerTech lives by our company values of United, Innovative and Authentic and we hope you’ll help us bring these to life in your role.
While you may not come from construction or technology, we know you’ll fall in love with the industry. It’s known for passionate and caring people, team players and avid problem solvers who want to build a better world. With your help as a Safety Implementation Intern, we’ll help construction build safer, smarter, better—together.
Our ideal candidate will bring the following:
- Strong problem-solver with a positive can-do attitude
- Motivated self-starter who is proactive and takes initiative
- Desire to learn, ask questions and participate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills to manage own calendar and schedule, task list and projects
We recognize many of the skills we’ve developed over our careers are often transferable. We believe that creativity, enthusiasm, and drive are the keys to success. If you’re not sure you meet every qualification but feel you have other experience relevant to the role, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits at HammerTech
This position is a full-time temporary internship assignment. Accordingly, it is not eligible for participation in company-sponsored employee benefit programs, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary based on candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
HammerTech values diversity and believes that our strength comes from including the perspectives of all kinds of contributors. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, LGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know of any needs we may not have accommodated.
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HammerTech Inc. Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
623 West Lake Street, #105, Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
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