Organization Summary:
Wakefield Canada Inc., is a privately owned Canadian company that markets, distributes and manufactures category leading products for the automotive, commercial heavy-duty and industrial markets including Castrol, the #1 brand of passenger car motor oil in Canada, and the “Super Clean” cleaner-degreaser brand.

In 2020, Wakefield will celebrate its 15th anniversary as the exclusive Canadian marketer of Castrol lubricants. With coast-to-coast distribution and warehousing, and a large dedicated sales force, Wakefield provides exceptional service and innovative solutions to more than 5,000 customers in all segments, including retailers, warehouse distributors, automotive and heavy duty jobbers, franchised and independent installers, quick lubes, fleet companies, new car dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).

Wakefield Canada Inc. is recognized as a Platinum Member with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. This accomplishment puts Wakefield amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies, demonstrating clear strategy and vision, capability, and commitment to talent.

Engineering Intern (12 month Contract)

Job Summary:
The Engineering Intern will have an opportunity to work and provide support in Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production departments. This role is a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in a variety of areas in Plant Operations in a Private Canadian organization. The successful student will be provided with an opportunity to gain real world experience while also developing their technical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills at the best-in-class organization. Exposure will be provided to root cause analysis and risk assessments as well as failure mode error analysis.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintaining and developing the engineering library such as Plant layout drawings, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Plant documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Working with CMMS (Computerized Management System Software) – Fast Maintenance
• Updating critical spare parts list and inventory
• Performing time studies on packaging and process equipment
• Working on cost efficiency and process improvement projects
• QC testing of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products
• Maintaining lab and plant equipment calibrations
• Providing support with record and file keeping
• Producing various spreadsheets and analysis for all departments
• Supporting Capital Expenditure Projects
• Contractor Orientation and Supervision

Key Competencies:

• Safety focused
• Must be flexible with a strong desire to learn and open to constructive feedback
• Self-starter that is able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team player, able to collaborate and build relationships both internally and externally
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail oriented and displays a high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage varied time sensitive workloads
• Critical thinking skills

Education / Experience:

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering post-secondary student in 3rd year
• High proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office and prefer experience in AutoCAD or Solid Works

Working Conditions:

• Office mixed with regular plant operations/warehouse/truck yard environment which would require the use of all necessary PPE (safety glasses, hard hats, safety boots, reflective clothing etc.)

Extended hours during production peak times, PM shift overlap during summer time, and occasional weekend work may be required while overseeing operations
Wakefield is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.