Year Round Intern, Safety

About the Role

Union Pacific is seeking high-energy, analytical problem solvers for a Year Round Intern position in Safety. This internship offers a meaningful experience in the transportation industry, focusing on compliance management, data analysis, and operational safety insights. The role is based at Union Pacific's headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, with a flexible work schedule of 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during summer months.

Key Responsibilities

• Support key initiatives related to compliance management, data analysis, and operational safety insights.
• Assist with the review and tracking of compliance waivers.
• Maintain a centralized waiver database.
• Identify opportunities for waiver renewal or extension.
• Contribute to data visualization and analytics projects, using tools like Tableau.
• Uncover trends and communicate findings effectively.
• Engage with safety professionals across the department.
• Manage assigned tasks from start to finish.
• Support the team's commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Build knowledge and experience in core business groups, their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services.
• Apply analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a real-world safety environment.
• Engage in extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders.
• Utilize leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge through high-value project assignments.
• Learn core business processes related to safety compliance and waiver management.
• Regularly update and maintain a comprehensive database of existing waivers, including expiration dates.
• Identify opportunities for waiver renewal or extension and provide timely reminders.
• Assist with data analytics and reporting projects.
• Provide operational support to department business group members.
• Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts across the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Tableau
• Microsoft Excel (familiarity preferred)

Qualifications

• Required:
• College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic organization, prioritization, and time/project management skills.
• Preferred:
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel and/or Tableau.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Ability to think critically, evaluate various options, and make decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• Requires extended periods of sitting.
• Requires extended hours in front of computer screens.
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks.
• Ability to make timely decisions.

Work Conditions

• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Standard office work environment.