Plant Engineer

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Role: Plant Engineer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Engineer will oversee plant projects from conception through design, fabrication, and commissioning. This role focuses on infrastructure upgrades and systems improvement to enhance production efficiency, quality, and capacity. The Plant Engineer also provides day-to-day engineering support to the facility and ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital projects that improve speed, quality, and cost efficiency in manufacturing
• Provide engineering oversight for facility infrastructure including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, and power systems
• Plan, design, and coordinate equipment modifications and maintenance in the plant
• Ensure plant compliance with Federal, State, and Corporate environmental regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors on all environmental initiatives, including waste management, air/stormwater quality, and noise/light compliance
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and develop both immediate and long-term solutions
• Support continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and structured problem-solving
• Work closely with operations and quality teams to maintain product specifications and meet production targets
• Identify root causes of process issues and drive corrective actions
• Promote and uphold company values and a culture of safety and excellence
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing capital projects of $100K or more
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence change
• This is a safety sensitive position

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.