Materials Engineer

About Us

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited (now a member of the OSCO Construction Group) is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with locations in Brampton and Woodstock. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. Our value creation is cultivated by our workforce; a strong team built of Technical Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Production and Field Services. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation; building more energy efficient, sustainable and safe structures.

Job Summary 

The materials engineer will create, optimize and monitor concrete mix designs for a variety of structural and architectural precast concrete products. This position is responsible for working collaboratively to guide and support various departments including quality control, engineering, production and field operations. The materials engineer will be detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with hands-on leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced multi-project environment. The initial training period will be focused within the area of precast concrete, but as the materials engineer grows into their role, they will also support our Ontario Ready-Mix company as a mix design subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Design, monitor, troubleshoot and optimize high performance concrete mixes for all precast plants including specialty mixes for structural and architectural precast concrete wall panels
• Support with mix design and troubleshooting for ready mix products
• Pre-Bid review of project specifications
• Planning and coordinating field/plant and laboratory testing of construction materials
• Oversee all aspects of concrete production and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Provide technical understanding of deterioration mechanisms of concrete and methods to mitigate as well as rehabilitate affected concrete structures
• Develop repair procedures for defective product which permanently restores appearance, durability and structural capacity
• Modify or implement procedures which maintain high product quality
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Minimum of five years of practical engineering experience within a relevant field, preferably focusing on concrete mix-designs
• Civil Engineering Degree, preferably with a focus on concrete materials engineering
• Professional Engineering designation or an Engineer in Training with P. Eng eligibility
• Supervisory experience in the concrete industry would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and MTO Standards
• Relevant concrete testing certifications such as ACI FT Level 1 and ACI-SCC would be considered strong assets
• In-depth knowledge of design and control of concrete mixtures
• Proficiency with concrete mix designs (Including Self Consolidating Concrete) and familiarity with admixture systems and cement interactions

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
• Willingness to travel between plants as well as to project construction sites as required
• Must be adaptable to overtime where required to meet project / production deadlines

Cultural Requirements

• Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment
• 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, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team building events.

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 companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.