Gates Corporation is a global diversified industrial company that provides advanced power transmission and fluid transfer solutions by skillfully engineering products and services that reduce the total cost of ownership for a wide variety of applications. Our products and services serve customers in five key end market segments:

Energy/Exploration/Extraction, Infrastructure & Agriculture, Transportation, Automotive, and Process & Specialty. As an engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, systems, and solutions, as well as fostering long-term customer and employee relationships.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Gates employs over 14,000 people across 106 locations in 30 countries.

If it moves you, there’s a good chance Gates has a part in it. Gates. Powering Progress.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing and dynamic company, Gates has an opportunity for a Safety Intern based in our Denver, CO Office.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is an intern level safety role responsible for gathering production equipment information and monitoring a variety of Health and Safety (H&S) programs throughout our Global network, specifically programs related to Machine Safety and Lockout / Tagout (LOTO). Specifically, gathering data to create a global inventory of production equipment and the status of machine guarding and LOTO instructions in support of our regional HSE staff and site-level personnel. Requires basic engineering knowledge and some ability to recognize potential safety risks related to electrical and mechanical systems, machinery and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

• Safety Programs

• Gather data to create a global inventory of production equipment and the status of machine guarding and LOTO instructions in support of our regional HSE staff and site-level personnel.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Requires basic engineering knowledge and some ability to recognize potential safety risks related to electrical and mechanical systems, machinery and equipment.
• Working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical Preferred) or closely related field strongly preferred.
• Industry relevant experience helpful

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• Self-motivated, capable of seeking quality solutions and continuously focusing on process improvements, while keeping the needs of the business in the forefront.
• Takes responsibility for personal development.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communicator.
• Demonstrates business acumen

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

They don’t rest on their rich heritage of innovation. They leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. Gates invests continually in R&D and technology, so their products outperform industry standards and exceed customers’ demanding expectations. Gates invest in their people, bringing real-world experience that enables them to solve customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.