Mechanical Engineer

Redwing Materials I, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschmeyer Concrete in Florida seeks a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the construction, installation, commissioning, and startup of a slag grinding plant in Gibsonton. The role will lead mechanical erection and field activities during installation.

You will review drawings, coordinate contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence through pre-commissioning and startup. There's potential to transition to a permanent plant engineering role after commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in industrial manufacturing, cement, mining, aggregates, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with rotating equipment, conveyors, material handling, and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation of mechanical equipment: mills, conveyors, silos, bucket elevators, dust collection, pumps, compressors.
• Coordinate mechanical contractors and vendors to meet safety, schedule, and budget goals.
• Review mechanical drawings, equipment specs, and installation procedures for compliance.
• Inspect equipment installation to verify standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate lifting plans and heavy equipment installation activities during construction.
• Support quality control inspections, punch lists, and equipment acceptance testing.
• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities, troubleshooting issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs and spare parts inventories.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Reading engineering drawings

Industrial knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Maschmeyer Concrete (Redwing Materials LLC) is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the construction, installation, commissioning, and startup of a new state-of-the-art slag grinding plant in Gibsonton, Florida. The successful candidate will play a key role during the mechanical erection phase and will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent plant engineering role following successful commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation of mechanical equipment, including mills, conveyors, silos, bucket elevators, dust collection systems, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate mechanical contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Review mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, and installation procedures.
• Inspect equipment installation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate lifting plans and heavy equipment installation activities.
• Support quality control inspections, punch list completion, and equipment acceptance testing.
• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during installation and startup.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs and spare parts inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in industrial manufacturing, cement, mining, aggregates, heavy industrial facilities, or construction projects.
• Experience with rotating equipment, conveyors, material handling systems, and process equipment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and contractor coordination.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Preferred Experience

• Cement, slag grinding, mining, bulk material handling, or power generation.
• Plant commissioning and startup experience.
• OSHA 30 and MSHA training preferred.

Celebrating over 30 years in Florida, Maschmeyer Concrete has become one of the leading privately-held, family-owned ready-mix concrete and building materials suppliers in the state of Florida. Maschmeyer takes pride in its people by building strong Customer and Team relationships through the relentless pursuit of our Mission and Core Values. If you are looking for a family environment where a superior work atmosphere is a way of life, then you have found the right team!