P & ID Development Intern

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

P&ID Development Intern

Location: Kankakee IL

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

**Must be local to Illinois State**

Relocation Assistance not available

We are currently seeking an intern to join our process engineering team at our manufacturing facility located in Kankakee IL. Successful candidates must work both independently and with personnel from the local plant and IKO Corporate Engineering to develop as-built Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

This position is an excellent opportunity for a new engineer to gain plant experience and improve skills in P&ID development with a focus on understanding how to collect detailed equipment data and represent it on drawings.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive Wage ($24.00-$25.00 per Hour)
• Hands-on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing contributing to the production of high-quality roofing materials.

• Work with a company committed to eco-friendly practices and sustainable production methods.
• Exposure to different roles or departments to help you clarify your career interests and path.
• Potential for future Internship/Co-Op placements or full-time roles upon graduation.

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

• Examine existing lines and equipment to create sketches and redline markups for use in drafting P&IDs.
• Verify details of existing systems and equipment throughout the plant.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Senior or Masters specializing in Mechanical Chemical Industrial or equivalent Engineering program.
• Ability to traverse an industrial environment while following all safety protocols for the site including climbing ladders and recognizing industrial hazards.
• Experience identifying and documenting industrial equipment is a strong asset especially in industries that use asphalt steam and/or hot oil.
• Experience creating P&IDs and knowledge of related best practices are assets.
• Ability to keep organized and be proactive working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team and obtain support when needed.
• Conscientious and thorough with a demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and eager to investigate unfamiliar systems.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills.

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 employees 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 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.