Asphalt Plant Project Engineer

Walbec Group • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

About Walbec Group Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest. Summary: Under the direction of the Asphalt Plant Manager, the Asphalt Plant Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with asphalt plant supervision and asphalt production. In addition, they will be leading and coordinating projects related to the production of asphalt targeting increasing efficiency of operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Mining engineering or related field.
• Must be safety oriented including detailed knowledge of the OSHA/MSHA regulations, compliance and inspection process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in asphalt or mining industry.
• HCSS HeavyJob and HeavyBid software experience.
• AutoCAD or similar design software experience.
• Prior experience in planning, scheduling, and supervising production shifts.
• Prior experience in managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and be a safety role model by promoting and enforcing safe work habits
• Work with safety manager, aggregate managers and field personnel to enforce MSHA laws and regulations and promote safety within the organization
• Analyze project technical specifications, create asphalt mix designs, and develop operational BMPs to ensure that the materials and processes meet project requirements.
• Coordinate material testing with technical services and plant personnel during production.
• Consistently monitor test results to ensure materials meet specifications and manage risks to avoid penalties and project delays.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high quality standards for customers.
• Coordinate production demands, plant maintenance schedules, portable aggregate crush/wash needs, and all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure that operations run safely and efficiently.
• Oversee all day-to-day asphalt production throughout the construction season.
• Direct & support plant personnel on development and implementation of the operations plans.
• Review and process invoices related to plant operations, accurately assign costs to the appropriate plants or projects, and conduct monthly cost reviews to ensure operational expenses remain within established budget.
• Participate in recruiting efforts by identifying staffing needs, participating in candidate selection, and facilitating the onboarding process for new team members.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure new hires are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
• Collaborate with land resources department to secure all necessary permits for asphalt plant operation.
• Coordinate completion of necessary plant site work including site prep, inventory management, and site maintenance to ensure a clean, smooth, and professional operation.
• Oversee necessary subcontractors performing work at asphalt plant facilities.
• Lead and coordinate projects to increase operational efficiency including pursuing Energy Star certification at production facilities across Walbec.
• All other projects assigned related to asphalt plant operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees