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Safety Specialist CPT jobs let F-1 students apply occupational health and safety coursework directly on the job, fulfilling the integral curriculum requirement your DSO needs to authorize CPT. Roles typically involve hazard assessments, OSHA compliance, and incident reporting, work that maps cleanly to safety management and industrial hygiene degree programs.
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The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This internship offers a chance to play a key role in promoting health and safety across nationwide projects. As an intern, you will provide essential support to the Contractor Safety Program and assist with initiatives. This position will enter, track, trend and follow to completion incident investigations for the Operations Support Group (OSG). As part of the Project Support group within Contractor Safety, this individual will also travel and spend time on Kinder Morgan projects and facilities to get hands-on experience addressing Health and Safety policies associated with Contractors issues. At the end of the BOLT internship, the intern will be required to present a summary of their summer to the management of the department. This will be an opportunity for the intern to demonstrate what they have learned throughout their internship and provide insight on their experience to senior business leaders and key stakeholders.
- Learn incident root cause analysis (RCA) or systemic cause analysis technique (SCAT) terms, principles, and practices preferred
- Assist with compliance monitoring of contractor programs related to Environmental, Health and Safety requirements (OSHA 1910, 1926) and PSM/RMP programs for applicable assets
- Other daily, weekly, and monthly duties, and special projects, as assigned
- Contractor help sessions /Internal requests and contractor requests for ISN / Contractor Safety Program user training
- Entering initial incident data into Companies incident management database
- Learn to Develop and review various reporting data for analysis, measurables, and trending
- Learn to Develop incident reports for review and KPI tracking
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with little direct supervision
- Knowledge or passion to support OSHA safety compliance, and EPA’s Risk Management Program, spill containment and waste management programs
- The ability to work with a team, take directions from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
- Highly skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite to support project-related tasks
- Open to travel in the United States
- Houston Headquarters Work Location
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
DESIRED DEGREES
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Construction Management
- Business Management
- Engineering related fields
- Oil and Gas related fields
Why Join Kinder Morgan:
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This internship offers a chance to play a key role in promoting health and safety across nationwide projects. As an intern, you will provide essential support to the Contractor Safety Program and assist with initiatives. This position will enter, track, trend and follow to completion incident investigations for the Operations Support Group (OSG). As part of the Project Support group within Contractor Safety, this individual will also travel and spend time on Kinder Morgan projects and facilities to get hands-on experience addressing Health and Safety policies associated with Contractors issues. At the end of the BOLT internship, the intern will be required to present a summary of their summer to the management of the department. This will be an opportunity for the intern to demonstrate what they have learned throughout their internship and provide insight on their experience to senior business leaders and key stakeholders.
- Learn incident root cause analysis (RCA) or systemic cause analysis technique (SCAT) terms, principles, and practices preferred
- Assist with compliance monitoring of contractor programs related to Environmental, Health and Safety requirements (OSHA 1910, 1926) and PSM/RMP programs for applicable assets
- Other daily, weekly, and monthly duties, and special projects, as assigned
- Contractor help sessions /Internal requests and contractor requests for ISN / Contractor Safety Program user training
- Entering initial incident data into Companies incident management database
- Learn to Develop and review various reporting data for analysis, measurables, and trending
- Learn to Develop incident reports for review and KPI tracking
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with little direct supervision
- Knowledge or passion to support OSHA safety compliance, and EPA’s Risk Management Program, spill containment and waste management programs
- The ability to work with a team, take directions from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
- Highly skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite to support project-related tasks
- Open to travel in the United States
- Houston Headquarters Work Location
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
DESIRED DEGREES
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Construction Management
- Business Management
- Engineering related fields
- Oil and Gas related fields
Why Join Kinder Morgan:
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsSafety Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Specialist internship qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if the work is an integral part of your established curriculum and your DSO agrees. Safety Specialist duties like conducting OSHA inspections, writing safety plans, or performing industrial hygiene assessments map well to occupational health, environmental science, and engineering management programs. Bring a written job description to your DSO appointment showing task-level alignment to your coursework.
Which degree programs most commonly support CPT for Safety Specialist roles?
Occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, and public health programs have the clearest curriculum ties to Safety Specialist work. Some business programs with risk management concentrations also qualify. The key test is whether your program catalog lists safety-related coursework as a requirement, not just an elective. Your DSO makes the final call based on your specific program's curriculum documentation.
How do I find Safety Specialist employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Migrate Mate lists Safety Specialist openings from employers with verified work-authorization experience, so you can target companies already familiar with F-1 status rather than educating HR from scratch. Federal contractors and large manufacturers in sectors like construction, chemicals, and aerospace tend to have established HR processes for work authorization because they hire safety professionals regularly and are often E-Verify participants.
Can I work as a Safety Specialist on CPT while still completing coursework?
Yes, part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) is designed for students still enrolled in classes. Many Safety Specialist roles offer part-time or co-op arrangements that fit an active course schedule. Full-time CPT requires you to be enrolled in a CPT course or an equivalent credit-bearing practical experience designation, depending on your school's program structure.
What happens to my OPT eligibility if I do a full-time Safety Specialist CPT for a year or more?
USCIS rules state that 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If your Safety Specialist CPT is full-time and approaches that threshold, talk to your DSO before the 12-month mark. Switching to part-time CPT, taking a break in authorization, or structuring the role as a co-op with re-enrollment can preserve your post-graduation OPT.