Safety Intern- Brandenburg, KY

Dateline:
March 15, 2026

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success.

Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

The Safety Intern will support the Safety team in promoting and maintaining a safe work environment within NSBB. This role provides hands‑on experience in industrial safety practices, hazard identification, and safety technology initiatives, while assisting with daily safety operations and special projects. 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.

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and risk mitigation.
• Support root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Help update and maintain safety procedures, training materials, and documentation.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and team mate engagement activities.
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation and evaluation of proximity detection systems to enhance mobile equipment and pedestrian safety.
• Assist with AI-related safety initiatives, including evaluating technology applications that improve hazard recognition, monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and leadership to promote a strong safety culture.

This internship provides practical experience in manufacturing safety while contributing to innovative projects that leverage AI and proximity detection technology to improve workplace safety.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in industrial/manufacturing safety and emerging safety technologies.
• Basic understanding of safety principles and regulatory standards (OSHA knowledge preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.