Industrial Engineer - Ready Mix at OSCO Construction Group

About Us

JOB DESCRIPTION

Following a significant expansion, the OSCO Construction Group rebranded its ready-mix concrete operations as OSCO Concrete in 2009, making it one of the largest ready-mix players in the Atlantic Region, operating the largest pump fleet, in both number and size. OSCO Concrete has been supplying ready-mix concrete to the Saint John region since 1968 using a large fleet of modern, concrete mixer trucks.  

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer will play a key role in optimizing production and facility maintenance operations across ready-mix concrete plants throughout the Atlantic provinces. This role combines industrial engineering principles with hands-on plant, project and asset management. The Industrial Engineer will handle day-to-day facility operations, supporting various departments, maintaining records, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations to create a safe and productive work environment. The ideal candidate will bring sound technical knowledge of building systems and plant equipment, an organized approach, and a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing a variety of projects, including building repairs, both planned and unplanned maintenance, and installation of new equipment
• Creating and maintaining electronic libraries of facilities and equipment information
• Design and implement preventative maintenance programs and inspection protocols for plant equipment assets
• Obtain pricing for facility improvement items and equipment, writing material and service requisitions
• Coordinate repair activities with internal maintenance teams and external vendors to ensure minimal disruption to operations
• Assist in developing and managing maintenance and capital budgets, including forecasting for equipment replacement / rebuilds and upgrades
• Monitor industry trends in concrete production and; recommend upgrades and technology improvements
• Conduct time and workflow studies to optimize plant throughput, truck dispatching, and personnel utilization
• Maintain process documentation and share performance insights with plant managers and operations leadership
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards
• Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office 365, [CY1] , with exposure to other engineering related Manufacturing Resource Planning (“MRP”) software being an asset
• Previous experience in construction / manufacturing considered an asset
  
  

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with time management and creating Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”)
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
• Ability to travel based on business demands
  
  

Cultural Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management
• A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
  
  

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, OSCO Concrete offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships. 

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.