What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Keetac Plant Maintenance position at United States Steel Corporation?
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer or Industrial Engineer Student at Minnesota Ore Operations. The Internship affords the opportunity to apply educational experiences to real world engineering principals. This position is a temporary full-time position for the summer of 2027 and will be located at Keetac in Keewatin, MN. This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Report directly to plant managers and work along-side the process plant engineers and shift managers.
- Perform measurements and analysis for the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
- Participate in engineering of upgrades to plant equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine potential solutions.
- Work with suppliers to trial parts and equipment in the plant.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2027 and be in good academic standing.
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
- 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
Salary : $24 - $26