Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Co-op

at  Chemtrade

Job Description:

PHYSICAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Assists the engineering team at the North Vancouver, BC plant with their daily activities.
• Small project management of productivity, plant reliability, process improvements, and documentation—all with an emphasis on safety.

A Successful Candidate Has:

• Education: Chemical or Mechanical engineering student; second or third year preferable
• Experience: One or more previous work terms preferable
• Duration: Commitment to 8-or 12-month terms preferable
• Technical Skills: Proficient in all areas of engineering, computers, and engineering programs as expected from mechanical or chemical engineering students. Good organization and communication skills.

SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding, upholding, demonstrating, and improving the Chemtrade safety culture.
• Providing technical information and assistance to engineering, ops and maintenance functions.
• Assisting with capital and maintenance projects (including SAP and CARs).
• Assisting in MOC, PHA, and other IMS-related items and procedures.
• Assisting on or leading productivity projects, including review of software tools for plant admin and documentation systems and procedures.
• Collecting plant process data as needed for projects.
• Entering plant as necessary to assist with projects or data-gathering.
• Inputting and re-organizing information in the plant equipment and drawing files.
• Checking backdrafted P&ID updates.
• Documenting work done during the co-op work term.
• Any other duties as assigned that are deemed to pose a minimum risk