Operations Engineer

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is the foremost supplier of crushed stone, sand, gravel, scrubber stone, rip-rap and ag-lime in the Ohio River Valley. Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. has supplied aggregate to area construction projects since 1935. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.

Position Overview

The Operations Engineer serves as a strategic leader in managing and enhancing quarry operations. This position oversees all aspects of mine planning, production, and quality control to ensure efficient, sustainable, and safe operations with Mulzer Company.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Develop and execute comprehensive production plans (short, medium, and long-term) to optimize operations and support production goals
• Participate in development and execution of Capital Improvement projects including resource management, project planning, financial planning and reporting
• Schedule and manage production activities such as Drilling and Blasting, Material Haulage and Plant operations
• Utilize software for projects including mine planning, production planning, process improvements and capital investments
• Promote the integration of technology and innovative engineering practices to improve cost efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability
• Monitor and analyze daily production reports, collaborating with quality control teams to address and resolve stone quality issues
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring resources are available to meet production schedules without delays
• Plans and coordinates activities of personnel
• Direct and train employees on new tasks and operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety and professional development
• Supervise contractors to ensure adherence to safety and performance standards
• Assist with MSHA inspections

Other Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering, manufacturing or equivalent preferred; or two to four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with MS Office product suite and experience with CAD preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid conditions, airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level is usually loud and may require protective equipment.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / Vet / Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Date : Sep 5, 2025

Nearest Major Market : Evansville

Nearest Secondary Market : Jasper

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