When you hear the words “U. S. Steel,” you might picture men and women in facemasks and fireproof gear working on fiery blast furnaces and red hot rolling mills. While that may be the typical image of loud and smoky steel production in America, there’s also an entire field of clean innovation happening behind the scenes, largely being done by people you’d never expect.
U. S. Steel is an employer partner of Bidwell Training Center, whose chemical lab technician program provides no-cost training to adults looking to change careers and enter the fields of product testing and R&D. In recent years, BTC graduates have become an integral part of U. S. Steel’s Research and Technology Center, where they find pride and purpose as they work to make the steel of tomorrow safer, stronger, and better than ever. These men and women are excited to be part of Pittsburgh’s Steel City heritage and help usher in a new era of innovation.
U. S. Steel’s rising STEM stars are available for insightful interviews about the future of the steel industry and its impact on them both personally and professionally, including:
Alexis Harvey is entrusted with managing the corrosion testing lab that evaluates effects of salt water, humidity and moisture on steel for the roofing and construction industry. “My work helps ensure that the roof on a family’s home is stronger and safer.”
Aaron Clemm went from not being able to afford a car to having a job where he makes automotive steel safer for everyone
Joe Kelly works in extremes to ensure others don’t have to, using enormous equipment to reduce panels of steel to specific thicknesses. The samples he liquifies and tests provide the backbone of the steelmaking recipe the mill uses to produce the metal the world depends on
Christopher Throckmorton proudly works in the metallography department and speaks with enthusiastic eloquence about microscopy, x-ray diffraction, analysis of the micro structure of finely polished steel, and how examining changes to the steel-making process can help cars hold together even better.
Stephani McKillop is a trailblazer working on new processes to make recycled steel stronger with less carbon emission. “My goals are to ensure the strongest, lightest possible steel that impacts gas mileage, environmental efficiencies, and most importantly the highest possible safety rating. My job helps keep families safe in their vehicles.”
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
