Reliability Co-op Student: Hands-on Facilities Maintenance

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is offering a co-op opportunity in Maintenance and Reliability to gain hands-on experience alongside a team of experienced professionals in facilities management. You’ll engage with CMMS, preventive and predictive maintenance, and asset turnover initiatives while contributing to real projects.

This in-office role supports your engineering degree and helps you build practical industry skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering degree program.
• Strong academic performance that reflects your drive and dedication.
• 0-2 years of work experience, we're here to help you build it!
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• A demonstrated willingness to learn and grow alongside others.
• Proven leadership in professional, academic, athletic, or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Inspector, Maintenance Quality Specialist, and Reliability Technologist to support and execute key tasks that keep our facilities running smoothly.
• Get hands-on experience with Facilities Management systems and strategies, including the E1 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Equipment Monitoring, and the UPTIME methodology.
• Take ownership of impactful projects—from safety and reliability initiatives to E1 system enhancements and capital asset turnover. You'll even help set up new assets in E1.
• Document your work and insights through clear, concise reports that help drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team-focused

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree enrollment

Tools

MS Office Suite

E1 CMMS

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is offering a co-op opportunity in Maintenance and Reliability to gain hands-on experience alongside a team of experienced professionals in facilities management. You’ll engage with CMMS, preventive and predictive maintenance, and asset turnover initiatives while contributing to real projects.

This in-office role supports your engineering degree and helps you build practical industry skills.