Precast Plant Engineer

OSCO Construction Group•Bedford, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Precast Plant Engineer directs operations within the precast plant including overall planning and project execution, ensuring schedules are kept and safety processes are adhered to. This role will provide direction to improve the organization’s overall production plans, systems and procedures. Precast Plant Engineer is responsible for analyzing operations, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring final products meet established quality standards. This position requires a solid understanding of operations combined with the desire to develop and maintain relationships within a diverse workforce.

Requirements

Four-year Civil Engineering diploma or relevant amount of education and experience
Familiarity surrounding safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes
Strong knowledge of production processes and standards
Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office, Google SketchUp and AutoCAD, with exposure to other engineering related software
Ability to understand construction drawings
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Provide leadership and positive guidance to employees through constructive communication
Exceptional time management, documentation, and organizational skills
Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse disciplines including various levels of management
A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience overseeing / managing a plant in a concrete or construction environment is an asset
Experience working with unionized employees is an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee planning and execution of all processes within the plant consisting of various concrete products
Create and manage facilities budgets including internal/external maintenance, tools, and repair/replacement of equipment
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement across all plant operations and ensure functional implementation
Assist in the planning and execution of all operational projects and processes
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Assist with form design and form repairs
Share knowledge with others to assist in promoting a better-trained workforce
Inventory control of raw materials and finished products
Involvement with plant certifications
Other duties as assigned