Student Employee at United States Steel in Gary, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description



We are looking for 2 student employees to help support initiatives within the Gary Works Steelmaking Division, in order to improve efficiencies and streamline processes.



Student Employee Project 1:

• Defining a mapping of electricity usage to production using a combination of real time and monthly readings to give a visualization of the most accurate analytical picture possible given current metering


• Identification of additional/improved metering opportunities which render additional accuracy to the analysis

Student Employee Project 2:

• Defining KPI's and creating visual management tools for KPI's in steelmaking

Requirements:

• Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree


• Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2024 and be in good academic standing


• Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Skills:


We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:

• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study


• A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities


• A willingness to take initiative to understand the business


• An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills


• A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth


• Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy


• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.


• Leadership and strong decision-making skills


• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Company Overview



Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.


Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.


We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24


• Disability : IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24


• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25


• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.) Apply Now