Precast EIT

Job Responsibility:

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 EIT

Requisition ID: 3099 Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6 Pay Type:

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview: Reporting to the Manager of Sales & Project Management for the Precast Division, the Precast Engineer-in-Training (EIT) will provide engineering and technical resource support for the Winnipeg Precast operation's team. This is a developmental role and an opportunity to gain widespread expertise within our Concrete Products business with the ultimate goal of building a long-term career with Lafarge. 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.
• Assisting to develop strategies and objectives for sales, pricing and profitability
• 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
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on achievements, sales, profitability and segmentation
• 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/estimates
• Facilitate research & development for new product development

Qualifications: Education:

• Recent graduate from a Bachelor of Engineering or Technology Program (Civil/Structural preferred)
• Interest in a long-term career in engineering and construction with a goal to pursue P. Eng. Or CET designation.

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.