Plant Engineer Intern

Overview

Assist plant operations, cost, safety, and compliance for material processing.

Key Responsibilities

• safety audits
• environmental compliance
• process optimization
• production forecasting
• maintenance planning
• inventory reconciliation

Tasks

-Conduct and/or participate in safety audits and meetings to ensure a safe working environment at all times. -Prepare, implement and test SWPPP’s, hazardous materials plans, in conjunction with the Environmental Department to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. -Perform operational improvement studies and recommend improvement or process modifications to ensure the most efficient operations are implemented. -Determine and calculate production quantities and communicate to management to ensure their understanding of our cost to produce. -Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs of material processing equipment to ensure cost efficient maintenance schedules. Manage spare parts inventories so crews can make efficient repairs. -Support plant manager, foreman and superintendents as needed to ensure the success of the operation. -Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• public speaking
• plant ops
• materials
• hot mix
• safety-sensitive

What You Bring

-Public speaking skills and ability to communicate with management -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related field preferred or equivalent years of work experience -Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum -Knowledge of Plant operations and mechanical requirements -General knowledge of materials business -THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING. -0-2 years of construction materials processing experience -General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred -General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures

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About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol testing required.