Plant Engineer

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.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - with salary range from $80,000 to $95,000

Competitive health and benefit plan

Competitive matched retirement savings program

The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

When you join us, you will be;

Lead safety culture and promote positive change

Oversee design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment, machinery and facilities

Directs quarry operations and ensure sufficient rock inventory for production

Installation and commissioning 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 improvement

May require some travel within the U.S or Canada

Establishes standards and policies 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

Promotes a culture that reinforces Company’s values and expectations

Performs other duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate;

3-5 years progressive industrial production (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

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

Quality, Integrity, and Trustworthiness are the values that underlie the success of IKO Industries Ltd., and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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.