Pipe EIT

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 70,000 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 Design and Marketing Engineer for the Calgary Pipe Division, the Pipe EIT would provide engineering, sales and technical resource support for the Calgary Pipe 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:

• Provide technical support for all areas of the business including:
  • Project Management
  • Engineering & Drafting
  • Quality Control
  • Operations
  • Sales & Estimating
• 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
• Assist in managing projects by contract specifications, ensuring our commitments are met
• Assist contractors with product supply coordination and provide follow up to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Assist in developing strategies and objectives for sales, pricing and profitability
• Provide product design support for engineering, plant production and sales
• Coordinate with sales, project managers, draftsman, quality control personnel, and plant production on project details, scheduling, and problem resolution
• Provide solutions and support specifiers, contractors and owners on assigned projects from inquiry, quotation and completion
• Problem solving for issues that arise in the production facility and on job sites
• Attend client project meetings and provide engineering input
• Provide drafting support as required
• Carry out plant and site inspections for quality assurance
• Provide preliminary designs for budgets/estimates

Qualifications:

Education:

• Recent graduate in Civil or Structural Engineering, eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with APEGA, or already registered.
• Candidates with a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Structural Engineering Technology will also be considered
• 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
  • 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, experience in AutoCAD is an advantage
• Self-starter / Problem solver / Self-disciplined
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills
• Possesses a valid driver's license

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, will 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.