Plant Engineer Intern

Granite Construction • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of construction materials processing experience
• General knowledge of materials business
• Knowledge of Plant operations and mechanical requirements
• General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
• Public speaking skills and ability to communicate with management

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred

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, hazardous materials plans, in conjunction with the Environmental Department to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform operational improvement studies and recommend improvement or process modifications to ensure the most efficient operations are implemented.
• Conduct and/or participate in safety audits and meetings to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs of material processing equipment to ensure cost efficient maintenance schedules.
• Manage spare parts inventories so crews can make efficient repairs.
• Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Support plant manager, foreman and superintendents as needed to ensure the success of the operation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern