Plant Engineer - Construction Materials (Salem, KY)

Granite Construction; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Paving, a part of Granite Construction, operates multiple facilities and serves regional aggregate markets. This role supports the quarry manager, analyzes capital projects, and develops efficiency reports to minimize downtime and maximize productivity across plants and operations.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in mining/civil/mechanical engineering and have at least five years of construction materials field experience with strong regulatory and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining, civil or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction materials field experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the quarry manager in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations.
• Develop and analyze efficiency reports and facilitate solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Monitor and oversee daily production and loadout test results to ensure product specifications are met.

Skills

Public speaking

Operations knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining/civil/mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Warren Paving Warren Paving, a part of Granite, owns and operates one of the largest river-based limestone quarries in the country as well as 11 aggregate depots, three state-of-the art Astec asphalt plants, and a new sand and gravel facility. The company distributes aggregates throughout the region using its large fleet of barges. Our mission is to strategically grow and diversify through a focus on our people and customers; calculated development and control of services, and the ability to make timely decisions. Today, our multi-faceted company produces over 750,000 tons of asphalt, 3.5 million tons of limestone aggregate and 500,000 tons of rip rap. We currently operate 175 barges and have more than 300 employees in 15 locations.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Support the quarry manager in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations.
• Develop and analyze efficiency reports and facilitate solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Mine planning

• Perform/ deliver tailgate safety meetings.
• Continuously evaluate our rolling stock utilization and operational management.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, Environmental regulations, etc.
• Monitor and oversee daily production and loadout test results to ensure that product specifications are met for all products we sell from our facilities.
• Work with industry experts on issues which are critical to our business (committee work) as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related field required.

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of construction materials field experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business.
• Strong understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Strong 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, 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 safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Champion Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
• Valid driver’s license.

About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long‑standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award‑winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready‑mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award‑winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.