Batch Plant Superintendent

Traylor Bros., Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy civil construction is seeking a Batch Plant Superintendent for the New Lock at the Soo Project. This role involves overseeing plant operations, ensuring safety and quality in concrete production, and managing plant staff. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in heavy civil projects and strong communication skills. The position is based onsite in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, with a focus on safety and innovation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with major heavy civil construction projects preferred.
• Experience with concrete production plant operations, specifically central mix plants.

Responsibilities

• Manage material inventory, ordering, tracking, and scheduling of materials.
• Ensure quality production of concrete per specifications.
• Supervise plant personnel, ensuring safety guidelines are followed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Erie Liberty batching system

Job description

Job Description

Batch Plant Superintendent opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) National Heavy Civil division provides comprehensive, cutting-edge heavy civil/underground construction services through traditional and non-traditional delivery methods. TBI has completed more than 135 complex bridge construction and rehabilitation projects across the nation, including world record cable-stayed structures and segmental bridges. The group also has a history of providing some of the country’s largest port authorities and the maritime industry with the construction of deep water container piers, wharf facilities, transit terminals, locks, and dams.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging our team members' entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values

• Safety: We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.
• People: Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.
• Innovation: We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.
• Ethics: We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.
• Communication: We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.
• Community: We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary

Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the plant and plant staff, including safety, quality, production, delivery, and maintenance of the concrete batch plant.

This role is based onsite at the construction project site in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, for the New Lock at the Soo Project for the US Army Corps of Engineers, projected to complete in 2029.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage material inventory, ordering, tracking, and scheduling of materials required for concrete production.
• Maintain plant production and tracking records.
• Ensure quality production of concrete per specifications.
• Review and forecast planned concrete pours, coordinating personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Understand project mix designs, components, and testing requirements.
• Manage delivery of concrete to the point of placement on the project site, coordinating with supporting equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot plant systems, perform preventative and routine maintenance, and track maintenance records.
• Supervise plant personnel, ensuring safety guidelines are followed, including OSHA and EM-385 standards.
• Implement safety procedures such as LOTO, confined space, winterization, stormwater, and air quality management.
• Oversee plant appearance and grounds housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with concrete production plant operations, specifically central mix plants.
• 5+ years of experience with major heavy civil construction projects preferred.
• Experience with Erie Liberty batching system and multi-mixer batch plants is a plus.
• NRMCA certification and ACI credentials are advantageous.
• Must be able to work at heights and climb ladders.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams, QA/QC, subcontractors, engineers, and clients.
• Must pass a federal background check for site access.

Benefits

Traylor offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Traylor is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected class.