IKO Industries

Plant Engineer

IKO Industries$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of industrial production experience, preferably in crushing, screening, or mining.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Proactive project management with a focus on strategic outcomes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated values of integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
  • Additional certifications such as PMP, Mine Supervisor, or Six Sigma are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design, construction, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
  • Assist with Quarry operations including supervision of contractors.
  • Manage production waste removal and compliance with design for dump operations.
  • Install and commission new production equipment and processes.
  • Troubleshoot and improve existing manufacturing processes.
  • Lead technical problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental standards and safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance including Virtual Health options.
  • Life and Disability Insurance coverage.
  • RRSP match program for retirement savings.
  • Paid vacation time to promote work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education.
  • Engagement events and recognition programs for employees.
  • Employee discounts and perks for a better quality of life.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Engineer will manage projects from conception and design to fabrication and commissioning. Typical projects would include infrastructure upgrades and improvements to systems that support production enhancement of quality or quantity.

The Plant Engineer has a primary function to provide technical leadership to optimize cost, quality, productivity and reliability. This includes leading teams in continuous improvement activities to achieve and sustain results in the areas of Engineering as well as being accountable to research, develop and implement tasks, methodologies and best practices for the Company.

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Plant Location

IG Machines and Fibers Ltd - 3745 Barnes Lake Rd, Ashcroft, BC

Benefits
  • Competitive salary - $110,000 - $130,000
  • Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
  • RRSP Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Engagement Events
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Perks & Discounts


Job Responsibilities
  • Oversee design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment, machinery and facilities. Includes supervision of installation contractors or maintenance personnel
  • Assist Quarry operations (including blasting and quarry development), ensures sufficient rock inventory for production. Includes supervision of ~5 contractors
  • Work with Quarry engineer on dump operations including managing production waste removal and ensuring dump construction compliance to design. Includes supervision of 3 contactors
  • Installation and commissioning of new production equipment and processes
  • Troubleshoot and improve existing processes
  • Providing technical leadership and defining and resolving process problems through individual and team-based continuous improvement activities and structured problem solving methods
  • Provides engineering oversight to the facility infrastructure (boilers, HVAC, compressed air, power transmission etc.)
  • Implements project improvements that drive manufacturing performance in efficiency, waste reduction, cost reduction, and quality
  • Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved in order to develop and implement process improvements
  • Establishes standards and policies to reduce environmental impact
  • Implementing engineering controls to improve health and safety
  • Facilitating government inspections and ensuring code compliance
  • Equipment acquisition
  • Prepares tendering documents and contracts for external sourcing
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications
  • 3-5 years progressive industrial production experience (crushing, screening, or mining experience an asset)
  • Bachelor of Engineering degree or similar or a suitable combination of experience and education
  • Excellent time and project management, organizational, production planning, scheduling, and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and proven record of taking on projects in a proactive manner to reach strategic outcomes
  • Established PC & software skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Exhibits values of integrity, respect for others, teamwork, collaboration and accountability
  • Considered a plus if experience includes:
    • PMP Certification
    • Mine Supervisor Certificate
    • Shift Boss Ticket
    • Six Sigma or Lean Certification
    • First Aid Training
    • Mine Rescue Training


Note: This is a safety sensitive position

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About IKO Industries

IKO Industries is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential and commercial roofing products, waterproofing, insulation systems and accessories. With over 70 years in the industry, IKO has a strong reputation for quality and innovation. The company operates in over 100 countries and has manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, and Asia. IKO is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also involved in various charitable initiatives, including supporting local communities and disaster relief efforts.
Learn more about IKO Industries
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1951

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