Plant Engineer - Construction Materials (Salem, KY)

granite; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Paving, a Granite company, seeks a Plant Oversight Engineer to lead cost and engineering efforts across mining operations. You will help manage budgets, design improvements, and ensure adherence to product specs while maximizing productivity.

The role requires 5+ years in construction materials or mining, with strong regulatory knowledge and effective communication with management. Industrial safety focus and MSHA/OSHA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support quarry manager in annual operating budgets and capital projects.
• Design/analyze capital improvements to add value and reduce downtime.
• Develop efficiency reports and optimize production to meet specs.

Skills

Plant operations

Cost analysis

Engineering leadership

Public speaking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

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.

General Summary

This position is responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitate the efficient progress of plant operations and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

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.