Precast Design EIT

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Precast Design EIT
Requisition ID: 6325
Location:Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6
Pay Type: Salary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Recent graduate from a Bachelor of Engineering Program (Civil/Structural preferred)

Experience & Skill Set:

• Knowledge and experience would be considered an asset within:
• Consulting engineering industry
• Contract law knowledge (bonds, contract document preparation)
• Design approvals with municipalities and/or governments
• On-site construction experience would be considered an asset
• Ability to make rational decisions and resolve conflict
• A team leader with excellent negotiation, communication and people skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer technical aptitude to learn new systems and programs
• Self-starter / Problem solver / Self-disciplined
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical support for all areas of the business including:

• Sales & Estimating
• Engineering & Drafting
• Operations
• Quality Control
• Project Management

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• To serve as a role model in the areas of safety, environmental stewardship, leadership, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
• Provide product design support for plant production and sales
• Represent the business unit in various industry and trade associations and specifiers
• Present training or seminars to individuals or groups on the design and performance advantages of Lafarge products
• Assist contractors with product installation coordination and provide follow up to ensure owners comply with maintenance and inspection requirements
• Provide solutions and support specifiers, contractors and owners on assigned projects from inquiry, quotation and completion
• Work with Project Coordinators to manage each project by contract specifications, ensuring our contractual commitments are met
• Coordinating with project managers, draftsman, quality control personnel, plant production and erection workers on project details, scheduling, and problem resolution
• Problem solving for issues that arise in the production facility and on job sites
• Maintaining calibrations of pre-stressing and concrete testing equipment
• Attending client project meetings and providing engineering input
• Carryout plant and site inspections for quality assurance
• Providing preliminary designs for budgets/estimatesFacilitate research & development for new product development