Engineering & Safety Intern

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, offers a part-time, school-year Engineering & Safety internship in Sumas, Washington. The internship sits within Plant Operations and works alongside Process Engineers and HSE professionals on plant safety and operational improvement. Candidates must be local to Washington State and authorized to work in the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Process Engineers and HSE professionals on plant safety and operational improvement initiatives.
• Help develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs), and create them for new and existing equipment.
• Support the plant's 5S continuous improvement program through audits, documentation and improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace organization, efficiency and safety.
• Assist with equipment labeling projects covering safety, maintenance and process identification systems.
• Support P&ID reviews and updates to keep plant documentation accurate and current.
• Conduct plant walkthroughs to find safety, process and operational improvements.
• Collect, organize and analyze data to support engineering and safety projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and HSE teams on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and strong written communication skills with an interest in technical documentation.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong attention to detail.
• No travel required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Reading or working with engineering drawings and P&IDs is an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles is an asset.

What we offer

• Hourly wage of $24.00 - $27.00.
• Potential for future internship, co-op or full-time opportunities after graduation.
• Health care and a competitive workplace.