Plant Engineer Rotational Program

Granite Construction • Reno, NV

94d • $70,907 - $106,361

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. Spend your first year rotating through different locations and facets of Granite’s Material's Business. Locations vary, but may include Nevada, Utah, California and Washington. Rotational experience includes 3 months in each of the following disciplines: Quality Control, Safety, Aggregate Production/Operations/Sales, Asphalt Operations/Production/Sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, civil engineering, or another related field required.
• 0-2 years of construction materials processing experience.
• General knowledge of materials business.
• General knowledge of hot mix asphalt plants preferred.
• General understanding 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.

Responsibilities

• Enter production quantities so management can understand our cost to produce.
• Aid in the preparation and implementation of SWPPP’s, and hazardous materials plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of maintenance and repair lists so the individual can learn about material processing equipment.
• Support plant manager, foreman and superintendents as needed (parts, maintenance schedules, production cycles, etc.).
• Participate in safety audits and meetings with more experienced individuals.
• Manage spare parts inventories so crews can make efficient repairs.
• Enter daily operating information.
• Measure stockpile inventories.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
• 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for PPO medical plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees