Construction Materials Plant Engineer I

Position Overview

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do. Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. This position is responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitates the efficient progress of plant operations and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent years of work experience.
• Experience Required: 0-2 years of construction materials processing experience.
• Qualifications: General knowledge of materials business; General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred; Knowledge of plant operations and mechanical requirements; Understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures; Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite; Public speaking and effective communication with management.
• Requirements: Compliance with corporate safety initiatives; Willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct; Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending plans.
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Salaried employees can choose from two PPO medical plans with 100% premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents, with options for HSA or FSA enrollment.
• Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Salary: $70,907.00 - $106,361.00