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Field Production Engineer - Renewable Energy
Job Summary:
Field Production Engineers in the Renewable Energy Department are responsible for the implementation of our customers’ Vegetative Management Plan. The position requires planning and implementing a high quality product, interpreting construction plans/ specifications, and communicating regularly with the central office. Our projects are usually hundreds of acres and will involve operating light and heavy equipment including tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, straw blowers, and hydroseeders. This job also requires hands-on labor including working in the field to assess the progress of the work at the job site, assisting the crews, ensuring proper drawing/documentation, procuring materials and verifying delivery, assisting in obtaining equipment and tooling, and ensuring equipment function and maintenance. Travel is required between the central office in Indianapolis IN and the various job sites.
Location:
The central office is in Indianapolis, IN. Our projects are in the Midwest states. Applicants must be willing to relocate to the jobsite area and manage a few sites within that region. Most of the projects are in rural areas and last 1-2 years.
Responsibilities:
Education, Experience and Skills:
EEO / Hiring Practices: Midwest Erosion Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
Field Production Engineers in the Renewable Energy Department are responsible for the implementation of our customers’ Vegetative Management Plan. The position requires planning and implementing a high quality product, interpreting construction plans/ specifications, and communicating regularly with the central office. Our projects are usually hundreds of acres and will involve operating light and heavy equipment including tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, straw blowers, and hydroseeders. This job also requires hands-on labor including working in the field to assess the progress of the work at the job site, assisting the crews, ensuring proper drawing/documentation, procuring materials and verifying delivery, assisting in obtaining equipment and tooling, and ensuring equipment function and maintenance. Travel is required between the central office in Indianapolis IN and the various job sites.
Location:
The central office is in Indianapolis, IN. Our projects are in the Midwest states. Applicants must be willing to relocate to the jobsite area and manage a few sites within that region. Most of the projects are in rural areas and last 1-2 years.
Responsibilities:
- Seeding, erosion control installation, mowing, herbicide application and other activities necessary for the field implementation of the Vegetative Management Plan
- Monitor/maintain plantings for successful end user results
- Maintain and operate equipment such as tractors and implements
- Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision
- Assist in managing the Document Control procedure in the field
- Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining the percentage of completed/installed materials and work
- Assist in compiling, processing and confirming daily labor timesheets
- Assist in preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
- Participate in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings and safety training
- Plan, schedule and coordinate workgroups on the job site
- Supervise field operations
- Assist in managing subcontractors
- Assist in the maintenance of basic project record keeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, request for information (RFIs), etc.
- Assist in generating change orders to be reviewed by the Project Manager/ Project Supervisor
- Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
- Provide consultation to management on the development of bids and scope of work
- Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in the preparation of a bid
- Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bring them to the attention of the supervisor
- Ensure compliance to company and jobsite training, policies and procedures
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Undergraduate degree in Turf Management and Science or Construction Management with Vegetatvie Management experience
- Strong math background
- Ability to travel and relocate as required
- Ability to work in an extreme agricultural environment including temperature extremes of heat and cold, dust, noise, outdoor weather conditions, and wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to do physical labor; must be able to lift up to 75 lb., pulling, reaching, and climbing
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Compliance with company and jobsite training, policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Word and Excel
- Demonstrated organization and management skills
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
- Experience running tractors 50-250hp preferred
- Experience with cultivating, planting, field management, and/or weed management preferred
- Mechanical Experience preferred
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
EEO / Hiring Practices: Midwest Erosion Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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