Plant Engineer

Posted:
9/10/2024, 11:03:57 AM

Location(s):
Calgary, Alberta, Canada ⋅ Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Engineer will be the lead engineer for the IKO Calgary Shingle Plant. This role involves providing 24/7 technical support to plant utilities, equipment, and infrastructure. The Plant Engineer will implement and execute capital projects and process improvements to drive sustainable production output.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Competitive salary

  • Competitive health and benefit plan

  • Competitive matched retirement savings program

  • The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

  • The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL;

  • Provide engineering oversight to facility infrastructure (e.g., boilers, HVAC, compressed air) and all process equipment, working closely with the Maintenance team.

  • Manage projects from design to fabrication and commissioning, ensuring regulatory compliance. Typical projects include infrastructure upgrades and improvements to mechanical process systems supporting production lines.

  • Develop and execute plans to address all facets of plant operation (e.g., environmental issues, cost reduction, equipment installation, optimizing utilities and energy consumption) to ensure smooth plant operations and generate measurable benefits.

  • Support various environmental programs/areas (e.g., hazardous materials/waste management, solid waste management, environmental noise management, air quality management) and develop and sustain the environmental management system.

  • Lead project management activities: define scope, manage risks, create project schedules and budgets, measure and control project performance, monitor and control changes, and ensure successful project closeout.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

  • Professional Engineer in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

  • Minimum 10 years of plant engineering experience in capital investment, improvements in manufacturing systems, preventive maintenance, infrastructure maintenance, and troubleshooting of process equipment.

  • Hands-on engineer with a track record of success in a fast-paced, continuous production environment.

  • Experience working effectively with all team members, including Maintenance, Production, Corporate Engineering, and Corporate Health, Safety & Environment.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience working with draftsmen.

  • Strong maintenance management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

  • Experience with equipment, facility, and BAS validation, operation, and maintenance.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.