Engineering & Safety Intern
IKO North America · Sumas, WA · 3 wk ago
Manufacturing$24–$27/hrFull-time
About the role
Engineering & Safety Internship Location: Sumas, WA Type: PT / School Year Department: Plant Operations Must be local to Washington State
Responsibilities
- Working alongside Process Engineers and HSE professionals to support plant safety and operational improvement initiatives
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs)
- Creating JHAs and SWIs for new and existing equipment
- Supporting the plant's 5S continuous improvement program through audits, documentation, and improvement initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and safety
- Assisting with equipment labeling projects, including safety, maintenance, and process identification systems
- Supporting P&ID reviews and updates to ensure plant documentation remains accurate and current
- Conducting plant walkthroughs to identify safety, process, and operational improvement opportunities
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support engineering and safety projects
- Collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE teams on various special projects
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills