Engineering & Safety Intern

IKO • Sumas, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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! This is an internship position with a focus on both Process Engineering and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) functions within a manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful projects.

Requirements

• 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)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive compensation
• Health care
• A progressive and challenging workplace
• A commitment to teamwork and integrity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree