Plant Engineer III

Granite Construction; California; On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Granite Construction seeks an experienced plant oversight professional to manage cost and engineering activities, ensuring efficient plant operations and adherence to regulatory standards. You will lead budgeting, capital project design, and productivity improvements while maintaining safety and compliance across facilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of materials business, experience with asphalt plants, and the ability to engage with agencies and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of construction materials field experience.
• Strong knowledge of materials business and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating budget preparation.
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects to add value.
• Develop and analyze efficiency reports to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Conduct tailgate safety meetings.
• Monitor rolling stock utilization and operational management.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee daily production and loadout test results to meet product specs.
• Collaborate with industry experts on critical business issues.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Public speaking

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

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

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Take the lead 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.
• 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 Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required.

Work Experience

Minimum of 6 years of construction materials field experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business.
• Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
• General understanding of Plant operations and mechanical requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum.
• 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 corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

Our Benefits at a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

Base Salary Range: $96,541.00 - $144,813.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

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.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

About Granite Construction

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.