Plant Engineer I

Overview

Oversee plant cost, operations, safety, and regulatory compliance for construction materials

Key Responsibilities

• production estimates
• safety audits
• environmental compliance
• spare parts
• process improvement
• maintenance scheduling

Tasks

-Determine and calculate production quantities and communicate to management to ensure their understanding of our cost to produce. -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. -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 operational improvement studies and recommend improvement or process modifications to ensure the most efficient operations are implemented. -Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. -Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs of material processing equipment to ensure cost efficient maintenance schedules. -Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• 0-2 years
• hot mix
• plant operations
• public speaking
• driver's license

What You Bring

-General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures. -Public speaking skills and ability to communicate with management -Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis -General knowledge of materials business. -Valid driver’s license and ability to drive -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related field preferred or equivalent years of work experience. -0-2 years of construction materials processing experience. -General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred. -Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum. -Knowledge of Plant operations and mechanical requirements.

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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.

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