District Engineer - Aggregate Mining Operations

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a District Engineer to support the Midwest region's operations by driving operational excellence across multiple sites. You will manage projects, lead teams, and develop data-driven solutions to improve plant and product availability, safety and scheduling.

The role requires a Civil/Mechanical/Mining engineering background with 2+ years of project management experience. Occasional travel, strong communication and change-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Mining Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2+ years of project management/related experience.
• Competency in operation processes and the ability to manage and implement change.
• Experience analyzing aggregate operational performance data.
• Experience designing and creating Tableau reports for KPI performance data evaluation.
• Experience modeling surface limestone, underground limestone, and sand/gravel processing plant flows with AggFlow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects across multiple sites within the division.
• Lead and engage teams to improve processes for operational excellence.
• Analyze data, records and equipment histories to ensure accurate tracking.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures while performing duties.
• Present audit findings to management and suggest improvements.

Skills

Strategic

Analytical

Teamwork

Decision Making

Drive for Results

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Mining Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

Description

Martin Marietta is currently looking for our next District Engineer. This position will be reporting to the Regional VP/GM and will be responsible for supporting the Midwest region's operations by providing solutions to operational excellence objectives. This position's primary responsibilities will include improving plant and product availability, safety, scheduling and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects throughout multiple sites within the division.
• Lead and engage teams to improve processes for operational excellence.
• Managing and analyzing all data, records and equipment histories to ensure accurate and consistent tracking.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Complete responsibilities while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Presenting audit findings to management team on operational findings and suggest improvement.
• Understanding safety rules and policies to create dashboards, forms of reporting and presenting analytics.

Skills

• Strategic
• Analytical
• Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Drive for Results
• Relationship Building

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Mining Engineering or Construction Management
• 2+ years of project management/related experience
• Competency in operation processes, and the ability to manage and implement change
• Experience analyzing aggregate operational performance data.
• Experience designing and creating Tableau reports for KPI performance data evaluation.
• Experience modeling surface limestone, underground limestone, and sand/gravel processing plant flows with AggFlow preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the aggregates production process
• Previous experience developing and executing new projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communications; relationship building as well as presentation skills to present project concepts and manage change at all levels within the company
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
• Continuous improvement experience (six sigma, lean, agile, etc.) experience highly preferred
• Highly skilled in use of Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and other productivity tools

Work Environment

This job operates 20% of the time in mining locations to include quarries, mines and remote offices. 80% of the time will be in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.

Travel will be frequent and primarily within the division. Out-of-area and overnight travel is expected.

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. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, working from a elevated position and the ability to drive.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Occasional travel will be required.

Company Overview

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

Benefits Package

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Plan Paid Holidays and Vacation 401(k) with Company matching Pension Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Options Employee Life Insurance Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Direct Deposit Payroll Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan College Scholarship Program - for dependent children Matching Gift Program New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates.

We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.