Process/ Safety Co-op

Posted:
9/3/2024, 8:08:32 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Internship

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

IKO Industries Ltd. is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. We are currently seeking a Process Safety Co-op to join our team of skilled professionals based at IKO's Filler Manufacturing Plant in Ingersoll Ontario.

IKO
IKO is a family owned, Canadian operated business with production facilities throughout North America and Europe. IKO Industries Ltd. has been committed to manufacturing quality roofing products since 1951. Our company motto is "IKO is Roofing Elevated" and that is what we do; elevate the standard for quality, durability, and innovation. The company's branded materials are specified for house building, commercial property and engineering structures in many countries worldwide.

 

When you join us you will:

  • Work with the Plant Maintenance and Production teams (Supervisors, operators etc.), to develop Standard Work Plans for all routine tasks within the plant
  • Create, review, and audit SWI’s and SOP’s
  • Assist with the implementation of our (7) Life Critical Programs: Hot Work, Electrical Safety, Confined Space Entry, Safe Mechanical Lifting, Working at Heights, First Line Break, and Energy Isolation
  • Utilize 5S methodology – Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, to improve safety and efficiency in manufacturing areas
  • Complete project related tasks and deliverables, including but not limited to initial design criteria, basis for design input and project approval requests
  • Support project commissioning and start up activities where applicable
  • Complete task and project reporting, both cost and schedule
  • Begin workdays at 7:30AM


Our ideal candidate would be:

  • Proficient in MS software (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
  • Experienced in industrial manufacturing environments
  • Knowledgeable in health, safety and/or environmental legislation
  • Knowledgeable of Ontario Mining Regulations
  • Able to read and interpret technical drawings and documents
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written) with good communication skills
  • Able to operate autonomously and with groups while prioritizing tasks/workload


Education:

  • Occupational Health & Safety Management, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering Management

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. For information on our company visit www.iko.com.

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.