About the role#
As a Safety and Health Intern, you will work with the safety and production teams to learn the fundamentals of the scrap metal recycling industry. You will be based in Salt Lake City for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Participate in daily safety activities and specific safety projects.
- Conduct industrial hygiene sampling and hazard assessments for personal protective equipment.
- Perform job hazard analyses.
- Analyze data from incident trends, near misses, behavior observations, and audit findings.
- Visit the field to conduct safety inspections and manage special projects.
- Create safety training materials and lead training sessions at the facility.
- Manage data within the EHS management software and SharePoint.
- Review current safety programs and suggest improvements.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- Intermediate skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to build relationships and work well with team members.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
- Organizational skills with the ability to adapt to new assignments.
- A safety mindset.
- Previous internship or leadership experience is a plus.
- You must pass a pre-employment drug screening, including urine and hair follicle testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation manufactures steel and steel products through more than 300 facilities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates as the largest steel producer in the United States. It also functions as a large-scale recycler, processing roughly 20 million tons of ferrous scrap each year. The organization employs over 31,000 people.
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