Plant Engineer in Training
Plant Engineer in Training
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Job Description
About Strescon Limited
Established in 1963 Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast prestressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders wall panels complete parking garages hollowcore slabs precast pile and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70000 . in Saint John New Brunswick and 50000 . in Bedford Nova Scotia.
In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components Strescon also operates a 32000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems such as pipe manholes and catchbasins.
Job Summary
The Plant EngineerInTrainingwill assist indirecting operations within the plant including overall planning and project execution ensuring schedules are kept and safety processes are adhered to. This role will provide direction to improve the organizations overall production plans systems and procedures. The Plant EngineerInTraining is responsible for analyzing operations designing workflows and production processes reducing inefficiency and ensuring final products meet established quality standards. This position requires a solid understanding of operations combined with the desire to develop and maintain relationships within a diverse workforce.
As training for this position it is expected that a period of time will be spent in various departments (Project Management Quality Control etc.) to gain an understanding of operational procedures and processes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee planning and execution of all processes within the plant consisting of various precast/prestressed concrete products with the intent of promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Make recommendations and implement continuous improvement programs for production and maintenance processes as well as processes upstream from production
- Design of lifting beams prestressing frames and other miscellaneous items
- Help develop and manage process documentation and share production efficiency analyses with operations as needed
- Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling of equipment and the facility
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Inventory control of raw materials and finished products
- Involvement with plant certifications
- Assist with form design and form repairs
- Share knowledge with others to assist in promoting a bettertrained workforce
- Other duties as assigned
Technical Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Civil / Mechanical / Industrial engineering
- Strong knowledge of production processes and standards
- Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office Google SketchUp and AutoCAD with exposure to other engineering related software such as Tekla Structures Virtual Simulation software such as Siemens Technomatics with exposure to other engineering related Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) software being an asset.
- Previous experience or past coop placement in a concrete or manufacturing environment would be considered a definite asset
- Strong knowledge and understanding of construction drawings
Business Requirements
- Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Provide leadership and positive guidance to employees through constructive communication
- Exceptional time management documentation and organizational skills
- Desire to work well in a fastpaced deadlinedriven and customerfocused environment
Cultural Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse disciplines including various levels of management
- A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
- Ability to work productively with a unionized hourly workforce in a plant environment
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage life insurance RRSP and taxfree savings account options. Additionally we offer educational bursaries to children of employees health & wellness programming celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John New Brunswick. Since that time the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel Concrete Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an everexpanding number of constructionrelated companies and divisions serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
