Industrial PM Intern: Plant Startup & Commissioning

IKO Industries; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in the United States (Bismarck, MO) is seeking a Project Management Intern to support the construction and commissioning of a granule manufacturing plant.

This full-time, 12-month internship provides hands-on exposure to large-scale industrial construction, equipment installation, plant startup, and operational readiness activities. You will work with project, engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractor teams to help ensure safe, timely completion and a smooth

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in engineering or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in both office and plant settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day coordination and management of construction activities.
• Support communication and coordination among contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Track and maintain project schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, quality, cost performance, deficiencies, corrective actions, and compliance with project requirements.
• Attend project meetings, document action items, and assist in issue resolution and follow-up activities.
• Support procurement activities, forecasting, progress reporting, and project closeout documentation.
• Help maintain accurate project records and ensure timely distribution of information.
• Assist with pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among vendors, contractors, operations personnel, maintenance teams, and consultants.
• Participate in equipment inspections, functional testing, troubleshooting, and punch list management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering or related field degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. in the United States (Bismarck, MO) is seeking a Project Management Intern to support the construction and commissioning of a granule manufacturing plant.

This full-time, 12-month internship provides hands-on exposure to large-scale industrial construction, equipment installation, plant startup, and operational readiness activities. You will work with project, engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractor teams to help ensure safe, timely completion and a smooth