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

HSE/Safety Internship

Location: Ennis, TX              

Type: Full Time Co-Op / Paid Intern                      Department: Plant Operations

*Must be local to Texas State*

**This is a Safety Sensitive position**

Relocation Assistance not available        

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive pay starting Rate: $24.00 -$25.00 per hour

• Option to stay on PT/FT during the school year

• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

• Work with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist and plant team leaders (Supervisors, Engineers, Millwrights, etc.), to help drive progress with our Life Critical Program (LCP)

• Assist the HSE Specialist with a complete review of all current needs for our LCP and ensure the departments effected have the tools they need to be successful in the completion of their part

• Work with each department members to take pictures, write Safety Work Instructions (SWIs) and complete relevant data entry for the safety concerns.

• Collect and analyze data from the floor to be brought back and communicated and/or documented.

• Review, develop, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Assist and lead the cultural transformation regarding Health, Safety and Environment to help lead plant to achieve Zero accidents and Incidents.

• Provide vision and support for 5S implementation; facilitate improvement efforts.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Junior or Senior specializing in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health and Sustainability, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS Power Point.

• Critical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must

• Health, safety and/or environmental experience is a plus

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities

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.