Plant Engineer III

Granite Construction•Felton, 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 This position is responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitates the efficient progress of plant operations and assures compliance with regulatory agencies. Essential Job Accountabilities Take the lead in the preparation of annual operating budgets. Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations. Develop and analyze efficiency reports and facilitate solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Perform/ deliver tailgate safety meetings. Continuously evaluate our rolling stock utilization and operational management. Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, Environmental regulations, etc. Monitor and oversee daily production and loadout test results to ensure that product specifications are met for all products we sell from our facilities. Work with industry experts on issues which are critical to our business (committee work) as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required.
Minimum of 6 years of construction materials field experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of materials business.
Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
General understanding of Plant operations and mechanical requirements.
Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum.
Strong 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

Take the lead in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations.
Develop and analyze efficiency reports and facilitate solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Perform/ deliver tailgate safety meetings.
Continuously evaluate our rolling stock utilization and operational management.
Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, Environmental regulations, etc.
Monitor and oversee daily production and loadout test results to ensure that product specifications are met for all products we sell from our facilities.
Work with industry experts on issues which are critical to our business (committee work) as needed.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately