Aggregate Project Engineer

The Olen Corporation and Area Aggregates, one of the largest construction aggregates producers in the Midwest, has been a leader in the industry for over 50 years. With multiple locations serving Central, Northeast, and Northwest Ohio, Olen is dedicated to providing top-quality aggregate products, including natural sand, gravel, and limestone, to a diverse range of customers. As an ODOT 1069 prequalified aggregates supplier, Olen sets the standard for quality and service in the industry. Producing over 8 million tons of construction materials each year, Olen is a top thirty-five national producer of quality construction aggregates. Since 1986, Olen has partnered with Kokosing to be one of their top suppliers of construction materials. Committed to excellence, Olen is focused on delivering exceptional customer service while being responsible stewards of the environment and respectful neighbors in the communities we serve.

Job Description:

The qualified individual reports to the Columbus Site Manager and will enter into a formal training program to learn all facets of the aggregates business, while developing skills associated with safety, quality, production, and leadership. This role is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Familiarity and general knowledge of the mining industry
• Quick learner with the ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills (MS office)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule with long hours and weekends
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds in Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Actively support a Safety-First environment for all team members
• Become proficient in quality control measures and testing to maintain the organization's unmatched customer service and product quality
• Learn to operate and maintain plant equipment at allocations including, but not limited to, crushers, screens, conveyors, customer loadout and scales, and heavy equipment
• Assist in developing current and future mine plans
• Provide leadership, support, and direction for team members as required
• Manage and support daily production requirements, assist in team member recruiting, and provide appropriate team member coaching, mentoring, correction and discipline as necessary
• Provide exemplary customer service through communication and direct interaction, and periodic scale operation
• Manage the coordination, scheduling, planning, budgeting and implementation of capital expenditure projects
• Assist with the procurement of plant equipment, materials, supplies, and repair parts
• Manage inventory through daily production and various quantifiable measuring processes

Training and Development (12-18-month period)

• Safety
  • MSHA part 46/5023
  • Daily Morning Action Plans
  • Site Specific and Equipment Specific Task Training
  • Safety Inspections/Audits of plant facilities

• Human Resources
  • Fully comply with company policies and reporting procedures.

• Quality Control/Environmental
  • Aggregates ODOT Level I & 2 training
  • Concrete and Asphalt training (end users)
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI) training
  • Flexible Pavement training
  • Spill Prevention Controls & Countermeasures (SPCCC)
  • Stormwater Pollution & Prevent Plant (SWP3)
  • Quality Control Plan development & maintenance
  • Quarterly audits for environmental compliance
  • Exploration and development of potential mining sites
• Production/Operations
  • Daily plant operations, product mix, personnel support, and equipment management
  • Foreman License when applicable experience achieved (2 years)
  • Operations Data Analysis
  • Become proficient with various Plant Operations software, including Aggflow
  • Aggregates Processing Equipment Training (ex. Metso)
  • Mobile Equipment exposure, utilization, and efficiency

• Enterprise Resource Management/Accounting
  • Viewpoint/pVault Training
  • Contract review of vendor services (Waste Management, Blasting, Drilling, etc.)
  • Asset Inventory (Fixed assets & spare parts)

• Stretch Opportunities
  • Advanced Development Program participation (ADP)
  • Operate with Leadership (OWL) Training
  • Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Mineral Association (OAIMA) Leadership Training
  • National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association (NSSGA) supervisory training
  • Kokosing PREP 101

Olen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

Olen is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.