Safety Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Georgia's safety manager job market is anchored by major manufacturers, logistics operators, and construction firms concentrated in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta. Employers such as Delta Air Lines, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Novelis have established histories of sponsoring skilled professionals. The state's port activity and industrial growth create consistent demand for qualified safety managers.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 182161
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Marine & Heavy Civil District
Department: Safety
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
There is nothing more important than the safety of the men and women building our projects across North America. Our mission of nobody gets hurt is deeply engrained in our culture. Are you interested in a hands-on, real-world learning experience helping fulfill this mission? As a safety intern you’ll learn the skills, programs, regulations and guidelines we live by to ensure our people return home safely each day. This Safety internship will give you the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management while supporting our teams working in the field.
Our mission is to make a difference, so we offer opportunities for you to make one too. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-driven construction professionals to get it done safely and right the first time. You bring your big ideas, commitment to safety and quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
TIC Marine & Heavy Civil self-performs marine projects with company-owned equipment for both the public and private sector, historically focusing on the southeast coast. Our construction operations are supported by our in-house equipment department, fabrication facility and machine shop to streamline projects for our owners. Using our own equipment and fabrication facility allow us to maintain control over critical scopes, ensuring that the project stays on schedule. Past heavy-civil experiences include cast in place concrete, steel, box beam, flat slab, railroad trestle and arch bridges, bridge widening, bascule and swing bridges, box culverts, storm drainage, erosion control, dike and levee construction, concrete paving, tunnels and sound barriers. Our Marine experience includes lock and dam repairs, docks, demolition, Navy wharfs, water intake structures, steel, concrete, composite and timber piling, fender systems, dolphins, piers, dredging, marinas and LNG facilities.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
As a Safety Intern, you’ll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures. You’ll assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures. You’ll assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people. You’ll provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed. Safety Interns will review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards and assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training. You must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain with the ability to travel and/or relocate as required for projects.
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skill
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- The ability to travel and relocate as required
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182161
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Marine & Heavy Civil District
Department: Safety
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
There is nothing more important than the safety of the men and women building our projects across North America. Our mission of nobody gets hurt is deeply engrained in our culture. Are you interested in a hands-on, real-world learning experience helping fulfill this mission? As a safety intern you’ll learn the skills, programs, regulations and guidelines we live by to ensure our people return home safely each day. This Safety internship will give you the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management while supporting our teams working in the field.
Our mission is to make a difference, so we offer opportunities for you to make one too. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-driven construction professionals to get it done safely and right the first time. You bring your big ideas, commitment to safety and quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
TIC Marine & Heavy Civil self-performs marine projects with company-owned equipment for both the public and private sector, historically focusing on the southeast coast. Our construction operations are supported by our in-house equipment department, fabrication facility and machine shop to streamline projects for our owners. Using our own equipment and fabrication facility allow us to maintain control over critical scopes, ensuring that the project stays on schedule. Past heavy-civil experiences include cast in place concrete, steel, box beam, flat slab, railroad trestle and arch bridges, bridge widening, bascule and swing bridges, box culverts, storm drainage, erosion control, dike and levee construction, concrete paving, tunnels and sound barriers. Our Marine experience includes lock and dam repairs, docks, demolition, Navy wharfs, water intake structures, steel, concrete, composite and timber piling, fender systems, dolphins, piers, dredging, marinas and LNG facilities.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
As a Safety Intern, you’ll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures. You’ll assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures. You’ll assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people. You’ll provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed. Safety Interns will review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards and assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training. You must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain with the ability to travel and/or relocate as required for projects.
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skill
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- The ability to travel and relocate as required
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for safety managers in Georgia?
Large manufacturers and logistics companies in Georgia are among the most active sponsors for safety manager roles. Employers like Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Novelis in Atlanta, and major construction contractors operating across the state have sponsored H-1B visa petitions for safety professionals. Automotive suppliers and chemical manufacturers clustered in the metro Atlanta area also appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data for this occupation.
Which visa types are most common for safety manager roles in Georgia?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for safety managers in Georgia, provided the role requires a specialized bachelor's degree in occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates with advanced credentials may also qualify under the O-1 visa for extraordinary ability. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the specific role aligns with an eligible USMCA occupation category.
Which cities in Georgia have the most safety manager sponsorship jobs?
Atlanta accounts for the largest share of safety manager sponsorship activity in Georgia, driven by its concentration of manufacturing, construction, and corporate headquarters. Savannah is a strong secondary market, particularly in aerospace and port logistics given Gulfstream's presence and the Georgia Ports Authority operations. Augusta and Columbus also generate demand through defense contractors and industrial facilities operating in those corridors.
How to find safety manager visa sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter directly for safety manager positions in Georgia, surfacing employers with documented sponsorship histories. This is more efficient than general job searches because listings are curated for candidates who need work authorization. Creating a profile on Migrate Mate and setting Georgia as your target state helps match you with relevant openings as they appear.
Are there state-specific factors that affect safety manager sponsorship in Georgia?
Georgia's growth in electric vehicle manufacturing, anchored by the Hyundai Metaplant near Savannah, has increased demand for safety professionals with industrial and construction backgrounds. Employers filing H-1B petitions must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific metro area, so wage levels differ between Atlanta and smaller Georgia markets. Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia also supply domestic candidates, meaning sponsoring employers are typically seeking specialized international experience.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored safety manager jobs in Georgia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.