Job Details

Ready for a challenging, fast-paced career where you are literally laying the groundwork that builds communities.  Hawaiian Cement is a construction materials company that believes in building things that last, and you can be a big part of our future.

Hawaiian Cement is a PEOPLE-first company.  Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day.  Our purpose is to build a better Hawaii by improving the lives of our employees, their Ohana (families), and the communities we serve.  Join our growing team today! 

As an Engineer, you will get to provide general engineering support for our construction materials operations (aggregate, cement, concrete), including developing mining and reclamation plans, mining strategies, evaluation of aggregate reserves, due diligence for corporate development, permitting, and compliance. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Bachelor`s degree in majors related to construction, engineering, related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of proven experience in the construction materials industry. 
• Experience with technical software such as AutoCAD 2018 or higher preferred, GIS, and other math-based systems.  3-D modeling is a plus.
• Must be able to read and interpret sketches and construction plans.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products and industry-related computer software.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Innate continuous improvement mindset, process methodology skills, and impressive change management capability.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• Seven to ten years of working in the construction materials industry with progressive and proven experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of mining and processing construction materials such as cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete.
• Engineering certifications or credentials.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

What you`ll get to do:

• *Set a positive safety example.  Drive and support corporate and local safety initiatives.
• *Understand the working infrastructure and utilities associated with our properties and fixed facilities.
• *Create and maintain reserve inventory and report reserves annually to Knife River for SEC 10(k) reporting.
• *Demonstrate knowledge of surveying procedures, drilling techniques, mapping, drafting, aggregate exploration, and reserve analysis.
• *Work with engineering software to develop and prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings and reports.
• *Provide and perform engineering assistance, technical support, and troubleshooting for field issues in the Company`s Divisions.
• *Assist the Senior Engineering Manager with the company`s capital investment projects.
• *Assist in site development design for grading, drainage, stormwater control, erosion control, and road design.
• *Work on various engineering projects supporting sales, operations, and continuous improvements in manufacturing and processing plants. 
• *Interact with stakeholders to resolve engineering-related issues in our concrete, aggregate, and cement operations.
• *Lead process improvement initiatives and best practices to establish performance metrics (KPIs) driving efficiency, quality, and cost control.
• *Work on challenging assignments, including investigating, troubleshooting, and solving various engineering and construction-related issues.
• *Design and/or assist in developing permit/lease applications to secure approval of resources for mining and other facilities.
• Demonstrating attention to detail and organizing and prioritizing are essential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Working knowledge of construction materials processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Demonstrate high quality, safety, and environmental acumen.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software.

Please apply at https://hawaiiancement.com/careers/