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

Process Safety Co-op Student Job Profile
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 Granule Manufacturing Plant in Madoc 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.

At our Madoc Ontario facility we mine, manufacture and distribute coloured granules for our shingles. The Madoc facility is comprised of a 400-acre open pit mining operation, industrial manufacturing plant (crushing and colouring) and product distribution service. Madoc is a rural community of approximately 1000 people located a 30-minute drive north of Belleville. The IKO plant is located in the country 5 kms west of Madoc. Housing is available, free of charge, in a company owned house beside the plant. At the site and accommodation locations no form of public transportation is available, thus having your own vehicle is a requirement of this position.

When you join us you will:

• Work with the Plant Maintenance and Production teams (Supervisors, Millwrights, 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
• Collect and update data in our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Consolidate data for implementation of e-Permitting System
• Utilize 5S methodology – Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, to improve safety and efficiency in manufacturing areas
• Support project delivery of both capital and non-capital scopes, liaising with clients, contractor representatives and/or project field personnel as necessary
• 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
• Work mainly dayshift hours, starting at 6am, with occasional off-shift support on a 24/7 site.

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 in e-Permitting Systems and Permit-to-Work Management
• Knowledgeable in 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

Transportation and Housing

Transport - Candidates must arrange for their own transportation. This is a very rural setting and no form of public transportation is available, therefore access to your own vehicle is required
Housing - Accommodation local to the plant (2 minute drive) is available as part of the Co-op placement at no extra cost

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.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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.