Construction Materials Plant Engineering Internship at Granite Construction Inc. in Watsonville, California

Job Description:

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...



Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!



General Summary



This position is responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitates the efficient progress of plant operations and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.



Essential Job Accountabilities

• Enter production quantities so management can understand our cost to produce.
  
  

• Aid in the preparation and implementation of SWPPP's, and hazardous materials plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
  

• Assist in the preparation of maintenance and repair lists so the individual can learn about material processing equipment.
  
  

• Support plant manager, foreman and superintendents as needed (parts, maintenance schedules, production cycles, etc.).
  
  

• Participate in safety audits and meetings with more experienced individuals.
  
  

• Manage spare parts inventories so crews can make efficient repairs.
  
  

• Enter daily operating information.
  
  

• Measure stockpile inventories.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or another related field required.
  
  

Work Experience

• 0-2 years of construction materials processing experience.
  
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• General knowledge of materials business.
  
  


• General knowledge of hot mix asphalt plants preferred.
  
  


• General understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirements.
  
  


• General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
  
  


• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum.
  
  


• Public speaking skills and ability to communicate with management
  
  

Physical Demands



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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
  
  

Our Benefits at a Glance:



In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.


Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.


We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.


Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.


Base Hourly Wage Range :Hourly: $20.00 $28.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.



Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Apply Now