Industrial Sand Plant Foreperson (Engineer Preferred)

 

 

Job ID:  510679

 

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

 

Position Overview

· The Engineer-In-Trainning position is responsible for the day to day operations of construction projects including the following, but not limited to: handling the aspects related to construction personnel and customers; scheduling and necessary maintenance. The selected candidate will be required to ensure that operation sites operate efficiently and successfully.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

· Ensure safety policies are enforced and safe work practices are applied to all tasks.

· Effectively manage the needs of the project, and the customer in the best possible manner.

· Bidding on a competitive basis and submitting quotes along with developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers.

· Preparation of estimates, proposals and bids.

· Effectively manage the needs of the project, and the customer in the best possible manner.

· Review job quality to ensure customer specifications are being met and eliminate rework.

· Manage projects schedule updates, material variances, and changes to scope of work.

· Communicate with the crews/foreman about the next day’s work.

· Perform general laboring duties when necessary.

· Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

· Other duties as may be assigned.

 

Qualifications

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

· Knowledge/Skill Requirements

· Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in plant maintenance.

· Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations.

· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

· Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.

· Ability to work well and efficiently with others.

 

Education/Experience

· Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university, college, or educational entity, or an equivalent education/degree. Preference for candidates who interned with Construction/ Production.

· Two years of related experience and/or training preferred.

 

Work Requirements

· Must be 18 years in age or older.

· Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

· Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

· Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

· Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

· Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.

· Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

 

Physical Requirements

· 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.

· Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

· May require sitting for extended periods of time.

· Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.

· Able to occasionally move/carry objects up to 50 lbs.

· Able to work extended hours.

· Able to work in all weather conditions.

· Able to work in tight quarters.

Work Environment

· While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

· The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.

· The noise level in some areas of the work environ