Plant Engineer II

Granite Construction•Paso Robles, CA

About The Position

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. General Summary Responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitates the efficient progress of plant operations and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. Essential Job Accountabilities Aid in the preparation of annual operating budgets and review monthly plant reports to ensure budgetary goals are met Research regulatory requirements and provide advice to management and project personnel to ensure compliance Respond to plant manager, foreman, superintendent, materials sales, and quality management staff to ensure operational efficiency Communicate plant schedule to plant operations team to make sure team is aware of changes and delays Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations Produce purchase orders, subcontracts and contract change orders as needed to ensure accurate documentation of special projects and capital improvements Track daily costs for special projects, key operations, and goal setting/evaluation Prepare and keep accurate material flow diagrams for all plant operations Review timecards for accuracy Review/evaluate feasibility/cost of producing specific “non-standard” materials Review quality management test report data

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required
3+ years of construction materials field experience
Demonstrated knowledge of materials business
Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
Proven understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirement.
Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
Demonstrated public speaking and ability to communicate with management
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Aid in the preparation of annual operating budgets and review monthly plant reports to ensure budgetary goals are met
Research regulatory requirements and provide advice to management and project personnel to ensure compliance
Respond to plant manager, foreman, superintendent, materials sales, and quality management staff to ensure operational efficiency
Communicate plant schedule to plant operations team to make sure team is aware of changes and delays
Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations
Produce purchase orders, subcontracts and contract change orders as needed to ensure accurate documentation of special projects and capital improvements
Track daily costs for special projects, key operations, and goal setting/evaluation
Prepare and keep accurate material flow diagrams for all plant operations
Review timecards for accuracy
Review/evaluate feasibility/cost of producing specific “non-standard” materials
Review quality management test report data

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.