Engineering Internship

iko; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Permanent position potential

Industry leader

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Sylacauga, Alabama, is seeking an Engineering Intern/Co-op to join Plant Operations.

This full-time paid internship offers exposure to maintenance and reliability initiatives, safety programs, and SOP development under senior engineers. You will analyze CMMS data, review JHA and SWIs, support DNA linkage of drawings, and participate in projects with plant maintenance, EH&S, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Local to the State of Alabama.
• Currently enrolled in an Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering program.
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality).
• Able to read and interpret drawings; AutoCAD is a plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Work with Plant Maintenance team to advance Top 5 reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety to review safety programs and training materials.
• Review and update SOPs, Job Hazard Analyses, and Standard Work Instructions.
• Collect and analyze CMMS data to identify common failure modes.
• Contribute to the DNA project linking equipment drawings to the CMMS.
• Participate in other projects as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strong organization

Reading drawings

Excel advanced

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

CMMS

Job description

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 Internship

Location: Sylacauga, AL

Type: Full Time Co-Op / Paid Intern

Department: Plant Operations

• Must be local to the State of Alabama
• This is a Safety Sensitive position

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive pay starting Rate: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Possible permanent position for high performer
• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

Student will be working under the guidance of our senior engineers or professionals, in Intern / Co-op positions that will provide a wide range of experience and responsibilities.

• Work with the Plant Maintenance team (Supervisors, Reliability Engineer, Millwrights, etc.), to help drive progress with the Top 5 reliability initiatives within the plant.
• Work with Environmental Health and Safety to review and update safety programs, policies, procedures, and with the development of training programs.
• Review, develop, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
• Collect and analyze data from Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including trending of critical equipment to determine common failure modes at the plant.
• Complete the DNA project to link equipment drawings to the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Other Projects as needed.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate specializing in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent Engineering program.
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS Power Point & Adobe Acrobat.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus.
• Critical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must.
• Must be able to stand and walk frequently.
• Must be comfortable working at heights occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Troubleshooting capability is a plus.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No travel requirements

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.