Safety Intern

Job Details

Division:Western Metals Recycling LLC

Location:Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Other Available Locations:N/A

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Compensation: $23.00/hr + relocation assistance if applicable

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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

Requirements, Expectations, and Skills:

- Rising Junior or Senior working towards Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related field

- Have reliable transportation

- Expect to travel frequently

- Work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment

- Be organized, adaptable, team oriented, and collaborative

- Have excellent communication skills

- Have great attention to detail

- Be able to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members

Our Commitment to a Drug Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

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

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