Materials Plant Engineer

Company: Southland Holdings LLC
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

This position will support the asphalt and concrete operations manager to maintain safe and effective operations and meet customer material demands.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Works with Quality and Project Personnel to timely develop and submit mix designs
• Assure that plant has sufficient raw materials on site to be able to meet customers' schedule
• Support Plant Operations manager to procure pricing and negotiate for the procurement of raw materials and essential services
• Take a lead role in the procurement of all permits and necessary reporting requirements
• Assist Quality staff to resolve any material quality issues
• Manage cost accounting report to assure that information generated is accurate and is in a format that is beneficial for evaluation of plant costs
• Support operational staff to budget and execute major capital repairs
• Support Operations Manager's to procure pricing and evaluate daily and capital expenditures
• Work with Safety Team to regularly audit the effectiveness of our safety and environmental systems and develop a plan for the mitigation of any deficiencies. Coordinate with the Plant Operations Managers for the scheduling and implementation of the plan
• Support Plant Operations Managers to cover the geographic spread to assure that we are able to support our daily operations
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers and contractors.
• Support Operations Managers and Sales staff in quoting materials for internal and external customers
• Be involved in industry associations
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  Requirements:
  
  • Must have a BS, Civil Engineering , Mechanical Engineering or equivalent to be considered for this position.
  • 3-5 Years of Experience in plant operations
  • Must be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing
    
    the duties outlined above.
    
    Qualifications:
    
    • Materials processing or Construction/related degree with 3 to 5 years plant operations experience
    • Excellent computer skills and analytical ability
    • Understanding of industrial construction process
    • Prefer - Experience in asphalt or concrete manufacturing experience for DOT projects
    • Must have ability to interpret contract specifications and drawings
    • Knowledge of contract procedures and principles
    • Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment
    • Ability to understand construction logic and sequencing of complex projects
      
      For more than 100 years, hard-working, honest, and innovative people have been building what has become Southland Holdings. We combine the strengths of six infrastructure construction companies that share a dedication to building critical infrastructure projects which improve the environment and the lives of those around us.
      
      Companies- Johnson Bros. Corporation, Heritage Materials, Oscar Renda Contracting, American Bridge, Southland Contracting Inc., Mole Constructors
      
      Offering - Competitive pay, Great Vacation Plan, Room for Advancement, Health/Dental/Vision & 401K Match, Employee Referral Program
      
      Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V
      
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