Project/Materials Engineer
CRH
- Fort Smith, AR
- Training
- Full-time
- Apply knowledge to solve challenges relating to materials, material production methods, and the environment.
- Optimization of ready-mix concrete and asphalt relating to materials, plant production, and delivery.
- Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure materials meet specific project requirements.
- Compose and approve submittal documents for aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete that will be supplied on projects.
- Track Cost of construction materials and estimate delivered price to projects.
- Assist Quality Control with operations, functions, and procedures.
- Work with Environmental Team regarding permitting and other environmental engineering projects.
- Design and manage plant improvement projects.
- General surveying and stake out of projects.
- Assist in inventory of aggregate stockpiles.
- Estimate, track, and assist in analyzing quarry reserves.
- Participate in plant inspections to ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and health regulations.
- Responsible for a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university, college or education entity and/or equivalent education/degree.
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred.
- Experience or college internship in construction materials, mining, or quality control preferred, but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical journals and technical documents.
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
- Organization and follow-up skills required.
- Able to work with all typical office machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and other software as required.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time.
- Adaptable to changing situations.
- Ensure compliance to all Federal and State applicable laws and regulations.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee policy manual.
- Reliable, Regular On-Time Attendance is required and essential to the operation of the team.
- Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors/managers with other duties as required.
- Willingness to work in office, production facility, construction sites, and laboratory.
- Available to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary.
- Travel and work away from home when necessary.
- Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
- Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend.
- Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.
- Able to occasionally move/carry objects up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Able to work in all weather conditions.
- Protection: required to wear hard hat, safety glasses (prescription or non-prescription) with side shields, safety vest, gloves, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection.
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in some areas of the work environment is typically moderate but could be loud.
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion