Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Louisville, KY, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

 

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

 

Under the direction of and reporting to the Safety Director, the Safety Intern learns the basics of the scrap metal recycling industry. The Intern will be given various safety projects, as well as the opportunity to be involved with day-to-day safety activities of the safety and production groups.

 

This position will focus on safety system improvements and related projects such as (but not limited to):

Completion of job hazard analysis Completion of hazard assessments for PPE requirements Analyzing key metrics such as incident trends, near misses, behavior observations and audit findings Make periodic field visits to conduct safety inspections and special projects Develop safety training resources and conduct training session at a company facility Working extensively in company’s EHS management software system and SharePoint Review existing programs and make recommendations for improvement Minimum Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related field Must have completed sophomore year in the major program of study Ability, willingness, and desire to work in a hands-on, industrial environment. Ability and willingness to work outside in an industrial environment. Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members. Ability to communicate verbally and/or through written communication with team members. Ability to travel weekly up to 70% of the time to various facilities  Must provide your own mode of reliable transportation  Ability to book hotel reservations, with expenses reimbursed Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate skills in Excel, Power Point, and Word, and accurate data entry skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify problems and develop alternative solutions to complete the task. Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload. Previous internship experience Previous leadership experience Willingness and ability to relocate post-graduation

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace