Tree Island Steel, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 5:00 AM

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Tree Island Steel Ltd. ("Tree Island Steel" or the "Company") is a publicly listed company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSL. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, Tree Island Steel, through its four operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications. Its products include bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island, Halsteel, True-Spec, K-Lath, TI-Wire and Tough Strand brand names. Tree Island Steel operates in Canada under Tree Island Industries Ltd and in the United States under Tree Island Wire (USA) Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a Co-op opportunity in our Engineering department from January - April 2024.

The Engineering Co-op Student will assist the Engineering department with various projects in an industrial manufacturing environment.

COMPENSATION

The position rate of pay is $18.00 - $25.00 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on chemical processes, materials, and technologies to support ongoing projects. Analyze data and findings to help improve existing processes and develop new solutions.
• Participate in process design activities, including creating process flow diagrams, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and equipment specifications.
• Monitor and ensure the quality of products or processes. Help establish and maintain quality control procedures and documentation.
• Adhere to safety protocols and environmental regulations. Contribute to the development and implementation of safety initiatives in the workplace.
• Work closely with other team members. Collaborate on cross-functional projects and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Supports Operations with monitoring of chemical processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations for improvements to chemical processes to reduce cost and environmental impact, improve safety and productivity.
• Identifies and documents best practices in company standards and operating procedures.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in a university degree program for engineering and must have completed at least second year of engineering.
• Experience in engineering is considered an asset.
• Technical knowledge of engineering practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment (i.e., working around heavy equipment and machinery).

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