Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Foreman, AR, US, 71836 Ash Grove Cement Company

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Disability Pay, and Life Insurance. Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary: The Project Engineer contributes to the improvement of relevant plant overhauls and capital projects within the company.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Monitors project's budget, schedule, and work quality.
• Performs field inspections by visiting job sites regularly and for extended periods. Regularly reports on project progress.
• Assists in the development of plant project construction, start-up and maintenance procedures, and training requirements for newly installed systems.
• Understands contract requirements and negotiation, building code requirements, construction inspection procedures, process area methods, and plant electrical requirements.
• Coordinates construction inspection and testing activities. Identifies deficiencies and acts to rectify them.
• Assists in the development of standard specifications for construction projects and contract documents.
• Assures that assigned contractors for projects conform to required health and safety procedures and practices.
• Evaluates and review third-party engineering conceptual designs, quotations, and drawing for accuracy and communicate deficiencies for resolution in the company's best interest.
• Assists in developing and implementing training for standard software packages for use in the project management process.
• Contributes to feasibility studies.
• Interacts with both construction workers and upper management.
• Negotiates effectively any commercial, construction, and technical disputes.
• Participates in relevant professional associations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), PCA, and American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• 4 year/Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, mining, electronic instrumentation, technology or related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing projects in heavy construction and/or process industry.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to effectively negotiate.
• Ability to use analytical skills to apply mathematical methods to solve a variety of engineering problems.
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products, plus other relevant software packages.
• Apply building codes and understand the permitting process.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly.
• Ability to work from general supervision with specified standard practices and policies.
• Ability to refer to supervisor only when in doubt as to the proper procedure for a specified action.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You:

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.