About Strescon Limited

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollowcore slabs, precast pile, and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

The Plant Engineer-In-Training will assist in directing operations within the plant including overall planning and project execution, ensuring schedules are kept and safety processes are adhered to. This role will provide direction to improve the organization’s overall production plans, systems and procedures. The Plant Engineer-In-Training is responsible for analyzing operations, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring final products meet established quality standards. This position requires a solid understanding of operations combined with the desire to develop and maintain relationships within a diverse workforce.

As training for this position, it is expected that a period of time will be spent in various departments (Project Management, Quality Control, etc.) to gain an understanding of operational procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of all processes within the plant consisting of various precast/pre-stressed concrete products with the intent of promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Make recommendations and implement continuous improvement programs for production and maintenance processes, as well as processes upstream from production
• Design of lifting beams, prestressing frames, and other miscellaneous items
• Help develop and manage process documentation and share production efficiency analyses with operations as needed
• Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling of equipment and the facility
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Inventory control of raw materials and finished products
• Involvement with plant certifications
• Assist with form design and form repairs
• Share knowledge with others to assist in promoting a better-trained workforce
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Industrial engineering
• Strong knowledge of production processes and standards
• Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office, Google SketchUp and AutoCAD, with exposure to other engineering related software such as Tekla Structures, Virtual Simulation software such as Siemens Technomatics, with exposure to other engineering related Manufacturing Resource Planning (“MRP”) software being an asset.
• Previous experience or past co-op placement in a concrete or manufacturing environment would be considered a definite asset
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction drawings

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provide leadership and positive guidance to employees through constructive communication
• Exceptional time management, documentation, and organizational skills
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment

Cultural Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse disciplines including various levels of management
• A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
• Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited 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 one thousand employees.