Plant Engineer

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. This position is based out of our Indio facility with regular travel to our Big Rock facility in Palmdale, CA.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required

Work Experience

3+ years of construction materials field experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk (on uneven terrain), climb, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements / Skills

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

Our Benefits at a Glance :

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

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).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range :

$81,525.00 - $122,288.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​