Engineering & Safety Intern

Location: Sumas, WA

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

Engineering & Safety Internship

Location: Sumas, WA Type: PT / School Year Department: Plant Operations

• *Must be local to Washington State**

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Competitive hourly wage: $24.00 - $27.00

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with an industry leader

Exposure to both Process Engineering and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) functions

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement projects

Potential for future internship, co-op, or full-time opportunities upon graduation

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE

Working alongside Process Engineers and HSE professionals to support plant safety and operational improvement initiatives

Assisting with the development and maintenance of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs)

Creating JHAs and SWIs for new and existing equipment

Supporting the plant's 5S continuous improvement program through audits, documentation, and improvement initiatives

Identifying opportunities to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and safety

Assisting with equipment labeling projects, including safety, maintenance, and process identification systems

Supporting P&ID reviews and updates to ensure plant documentation remains accurate and current

Conducting plant walkthroughs to identify safety, process, and operational improvement opportunities

Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support engineering and safety projects

Collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE teams on various special projects

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Strong written communication skills with an interest in technical documentation

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience reading or working with engineering drawings and P&IDs is an asset

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles is an asset

Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL

Must be authorized to work in the United States

No travel required

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.