Mechanical Engineering Project Student – Summer 2021 – IFS

Job title: Mechanical Engineering Project Student – Summer 2021 – IFS

Company: J.D. Irving

Job description: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP PROJECT STUDENT

The Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Mechanical and Civil Engineering Co-op Students interested in gaining project engineering work experience.

As a valued member of the projects team, you will get the opportunity to work as an active team member that follows mill project management procedures and solve engineering problems through the planning, instillation, and commissioning of capital projects. No matter what phase you enter the project on you will gain hands on experience as you focus on a wide variety of tasks.

Depending on the project phase, examples of responsibilities you will have the ability to perform are:

• Development of project concepts and preliminary design
• Participate in scope development, drawing and document management and drawing review
• Development of documentation to go for quotation, gathering quotes and preparation of tables to compare data
• Requisitioning of materials and services
• Complete site safety inspections and work with contractors
• Work with software such as: Auto Cad, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Document Management Software

Other exciting opportunities that may be presented in the project team is the chance to have ownership over clearly defined scopes including communicating with stakeholders, development of project funding applicants, sourcing contractors and follow through on project instillation.

Who We Are:

Our team operates within highly technical, fast paced, competitive businesses and is part of an integrated forest products value chain under J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI). Our goal is to play an integrated role in sustainably transforming our renewable forest resources into value-added products for today’s consumer markets.

We are not just invested in forest products, we are invested in people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. Being curious and focused on innovation is key to leading a successful team. True leaders never stop learning and are never satisfied with the status quo.

We operate four Pulp and Paper Mills out of Saint John and St. George, New Brunswick that produce a combined 1 Million Tonnes of Product and employ over 1000 employees.

You Have:

• Education Required: Currently enrolled in a Mechanical or Civil Engineering university program and in good academic standing
• Ability to work in a team environment involving engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, unionized contractors, and mill personnel to ensure projects are completed in a cost effective, timely, safe, and quality manner.
• Ability to work safely both in the office and on mill construction sites
• Very good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• High energy level with thorough attention to details
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and staging

We Have:

• More than $400 million recently invested into improving and growing the Pulp & Paper Division, with significant future capital investment planned at all four of our Pulp and Paper Mills
• Career growth opportunities in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Leadership, and many other disciplines
• Significant investment in training including partnerships with some of the best Educational Institutions in the country

The Company:

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), and the United States. Our dedicated team of 18,000 employees work in a diverse set of business sectors including Forestry & Forest Products, Agriculture, Construction & Equipment, Consumer Products, Food, Retail, Shipbuilding, Transportation & Logistics, among others.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online by February 1st, 2021

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To learn more about our products and services, clickhere.

Irving Pulp and Paper Division is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jan 12, 2021
• Student Type: Co-op Student

Expected salary:

Location: Saint John, NB

Job date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:04:21 GMT