Project Engineering Fall Co-Op Student

About the job

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Project Engineering Fall Co-Op Student. This is a 12 months Co-Op opportunity for our London plant.

The Co-Op Student will assist in the implementation and sustainability of corporate plant projects facility-wide. Introduce new resources into the facility to improve safety, replacement, and additional capacity. Improve efficiency and ensure safety to achieve the plant goals.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit, and status quo-fighters!

Key Responsibilities

• Management of Change (MOC) generation.
• Initiate and lead projects as assigned.
• Maintain a security monitoring system.
• Lead and maintain the power consumption database and all associated activities.
• Liaise with external vendors to ensure project contract requirements are met.
• Participate in process upgrades and improvement projects.
• Identify critical technical obstacles and make accurate technical decisions to overcome issues by anticipating and becoming proficient in the technical aspects of projects.
• Contact suppliers for pricing, specifications, features, and samples.
• Present the information to management and work with vendors for purchase and after-purchase inquiries.
• Track and report on the progress of the project to management.
• Keep all collaborators aware of progress and issues.
• Handle numerous projects concurrently while meeting target dates.
• Build work instructions where applicable.
• Continuous monitoring of project risk, and mitigation as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Available for the 12 months Co-Op opportunity for the Fall 2025 Term (September 2025 start date).
• Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment is helpful.
• Previous experience in a project management role and/or looking after a multi-functional team is an asset.
• Experience in 2D and 3D model design using CAD/CAM software.
• Work to understand requirements of PSHSR, OHSA, O. Reg 851, and basic electrical safety standards.
• Undertake routine courses to understand injection molding.