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Asphalt Plant Supervisor - West, TX

Location: 

Pecos, TX, US Laredo, TX, US Lubbock, TX, US McAllen, TX, US Amarillo, TX, US Odessa, TX, US El Paso, TX, US

Requisition ID: 176906 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: South Central District 

Department: Field Supervision 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As an Asphalt Plant Supervisor for Kiewit, you will support numerous roadway/paving projects across West Texas and provide supervisory and expert knowledge relating to asphalt material operations produced by a mobile plant to ensure that our materials meet client and project specification requirements. 

District Overview

Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects where these materials could be used on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, underground utilities and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to engineering design.

Location

This position will travel with a mobile asphalt plant to support/supervise paving operations on roadway projects across West Texas and will most likely start in Pecos, TX. Project durations could range from 6 months – 1 year and this person would receive per diem allowance (as defined by project budgets) and qualify for the company’s turnaround policy, in addition to their base salary.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise plant operations for a large mobile asphalt plant in support of roadway and paving construction projects.
  • Supervise a team of Quality Control Techs performing testing of asphalt materials for conformance to client and project requirements.
  • Provide reports, recommendations, and implement changes as needed for plant operations and labor needs to project management. 
  • Develop a thorough understanding of various plant operations and testing procedures for asphalt.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 6 years of experience working in a fast-paced asphalt and/or concrete production laboratory, or related plant, is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience supervising teams and plant operations. 
  • The ability to travel to multiple project locations to support project operations in West Texas, per diem assistance will be provided. 
  • Working knowledge of construction industry.
  • Self-starter with exceptional organization and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to work successfully both independently and as a team to achieve project goals and deadlines.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.#LI-AB3  

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.
  • 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.
 

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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


Nearest Major Market: Midland
Job Segment: Transportation, Plant Operator, Construction, QC, Project Manager, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Technology

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