AutoReqId: 16655BR

Line Of Business: Cement Operations

Department: Maintenance

Primary Location: Delta-BC

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Job Posting:

Are you an entry level engineer looking to jump-start your career? Do you like working with your hands? Do you want to learn everything there is to know about cement? We have an exciting opportunity to share with you!

But first, a little about us. Lehigh Hanson is one of the largest construction materials companies in North America with more than 550 active operations in the U.S. and Canada. Our core activities include the production and distribution of cement and aggregates, the two essential raw materials in concrete. Lehigh Hanson companies also produce ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and other concrete products.

Lehigh Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, the global market leader in aggregates with leading positions in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. Following the acquisition of Italcementi, the Company employs some 63,000 people at more than 3,000 locations in around 60 countries.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Training to be based in Delta, BC. Incumbents participate in a structured one year training program designed to provide an overview of the cement plant operations. At the conclusion of the training program, engineers are placed into a position within the company.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Support the operations in achieving production goals through partnering with experienced engineers and managers in different departments (safety, environmental, operations, maintenance, quality control)
• Participate in daily and weekly production and maintenance meetings
• Learn basic supervisory skills by working side by side with production supervisors
• Complete assigned project work, and participate in various training programs

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with solid academic achievements
• Must have a strong desire to work in an external manufacturing environment
• Must have an interest in learning about and working on heavy machinery, and an aspiration to supervise production and manufacturing employees.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to change and respond well under pressure
• Solid interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability and desire to work in a fast paced environment
• Looking for a well-rounded individual with strong character

Work Environment

• Role operates in a Plant manufacturing setting
• Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace
• Our pre-employment process includes: reference checks, a medical including drug & alcohol testing, and a criminal record. A drivers abstract check may be required.

Why work for us?

• We are a global organization with career growth opportunities
• Competitive base salary
• Benefits package includes extended health, dental, disability plans and wellness
• Retirement plans include pension with automatic contributions as well as matching contributions