Student Co-op

Weir Minerals

Surrey, BC

Onsite

1 Month Contract

Purpose of Role:

You will be supporting our Production and Engineering team in our facility in beautiful Surrey BC. This position requires an ambitious, adaptable, self-motivated student, who is interested in challenging, high value work in a fast passed industry.

The candidate will be assisting the team with process review, production activities and project work.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focus Area: Use technology and team work to work on a department specific project
• Focus Area: Engage sister companies to expand understanding of their work and product offerings
• Focus Area: Work hand in hand with our teams in learning about process and production
• Focus Area: Assist the with data management using Excel and Sharepoint
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing post secondary education
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, troubleshooting, and data analysis
• Proficiency in document interpretation, report writing and problem-solving skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel or Spreadsheets an asset
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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