What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

What Makes This Internship Different?

Valuing people includes providing a safe and healthy work environment and creating a culture of safety that extends beyond the workplace, into our homes and communities. Safety is, and always will be, our primary focus and core value. We intend for each individual to arrive at the workplace and return home safely each day, without accident or injury. This is achievable when we all work together. It requires commitment from leadership and team members at every level to take ownership and responsibility for their safety and the safety of others. Safety is always at the fore of our decision-making. We are committed to achieving world-class safety performance throughout all our businesses. This commitment is foundational and integral to our culture. Working as one team, we will achieve it.

Internship Location

This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Butler Flat Roll Division located in Butler, IN, in the Safety Department. This internship will take place in Summer 2026.

Internship Benefits

• Furnished Housing Free of Cost
  
  • Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a
    comfortable stay during the internship.
• 401(k) & Company Match
  
  • Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts
  
  • Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner
    network.
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  • Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza
  
  • A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural
    immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
• Competitive Pay
  
  • Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.

What Are My Responsibilities as a Safety Intern at Steel Dynamics?

• Support the facility’s safety team by assisting with continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety culture and reduce risk.
• Participate in employee training and safety events, including new hire orientation, monthly safety sessions, and safety communications.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of safety programs in alignment with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct and track safety audits, facility walkthroughs, and Job Safety Analyses, identifying hazards and supporting corrective actions.
• Contribute to incident investigations and reporting by gathering information, organizing data, and assisting with follow-up actions.
• Help maintain compliance records, prepare safety documentation, and support internal and external audit processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety-related projects, standard operating procedures, and risk assessments.

What Qualifications Do I Need?

• Candidate should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in a safety related major.
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

• Willingness to conduct safety audits and inspections in an industrial environment.

• Foundational knowledge of OSHA standards and general industry safety regulations.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, prioritize tasks, and recommend solutions.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, objectivity, and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Examples of Projects Steel Dynamics Safety Interns Have Completed

• Integrate into the facility’s safety operations team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting cross-departmental efforts that enhance safety culture and reduce risk.
• Champion improved safety practices among employees by participating in new hire orientation and training, assisting with monthly safety events, and distributing safety alerts and communications.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of safety controls in alignment with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations, including maintaining compliance records and supporting internal audits.
• Conduct and track monthly safety training sessions, including specialized content on confined space entry, high-voltage operations, hazardous materials handling, and PPE use.
• Participate in and support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout/Try Out (LOTOTO) reviews, and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments across key production areas.
• Support the completion of active PSIFs (Potential Serious Injury or Fatality reports) by gathering facts, organizing data, and following up on implemented corrective actions.
• Perform safety audits and facility walkthroughs to identify hazards, assist with root cause analysis, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders for corrective action planning.
• Contribute to corporate reporting duties by preparing documentation on incidents, safety improvements, and compliance metrics to support internal reviews and external audits.
• Support the management and revision of safety policies and procedures, aligning them with evolving best practices and regulatory standards.
• Assist with incident investigations, compiling reports, and tracking follow-up actions to ensure lessons learned are communicated and integrated into preventive systems.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.