Requisition ID: 174502
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Mobile Batch Plant Superintendent oversees the daily operations of a mobile concrete batch plant, ensuring efficient and safe production of high-quality concrete. This role involves managing plant staff, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining safety and environmental regulations compliance.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the operations of the mobile batch plant, contributing to the successful completion of various infrastructure projects in the region.
District Overview
Kiewit's Southeast District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include building bridges, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, pump stations or tunnels. Although most of our work is regionally based in the southeast region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the east coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry instead of design.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Plant Operations: Manage the setup, operation, and dismantling of mobile batch plant
- Production Management: Ensure concrete production meets project specifications and quality standards.
- Staff Supervision: Lead and supervise plant staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Quality Control: Monitor and maintain quality control processes to ensure the consistency and quality of concrete.
- Maintenance Coordination: To minimize downtime, schedule and oversee plant equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Inventory Management: Manage raw materials inventory and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production, maintenance, and safety activities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
- Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve operational issues promptly to avoid production delays.
Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in concrete production or a related field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in using batching software and other relevant tools.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in concrete production and safety management are a plus.
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The qualifications required for this role ensure that the individual possesses the necessary knowledge and experience to manage the operations of the mobile batch plant effectively and lead a team to project success.
Working Conditions
The Mobile Batch Plant Superintendent will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, overseeing the operations of the plant and coordinating with various teams to ensure project deadlines are met. The role involves both office and field work, requiring adaptability and strong problem-solving skills to address any operational challenges that may arise.
The position offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment, providing opportunities for professional growth and skill development within the construction industry.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
