Strescon Limited

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow core slabs, precast pile, and deck slabs.

Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq.ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq.ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

The Precast Plant Engineer directs operations within the precast plant including overall planning and project execution, ensuring schedules are kept and safety processes are adhered to. This role will provide direction to improve the organization’s overall production plans, systems and procedures. Precast Plant Engineer is responsible for analyzing operations, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring final products meet established quality standards.

This position requires a solid understanding of operations combined with the desire to develop and maintain relationships within a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of all processes within the plant consisting of various concrete products
• Create and manage facilities budgets including internal/external maintenance, tools, and repair/replacement of equipment
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement across all plant operations and ensure functional implementation
• Assist in the planning and execution of all operational projects and processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist with form design and form repairs
• Share knowledge with others to assist in promoting a better-trained workforce
• Inventory control of raw materials and finished products
• Involvement with plant certifications
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Four-year Civil Engineering diploma or relevant amount of education and experience
• Previous experience overseeing / managing a plant in a concrete or construction environment is an asset
• Familiarity surrounding safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes
• Strong knowledge of production processes and standards
• Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Sketch Up and AutoCAD, with exposure to other engineering related software
• Ability to understand construction drawings
• Experience working with unionized employees is an asse

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provide leadership and positive guidance to employees through constructive communication
• Exceptional time management, documentation, and organizational skills
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment

Cultural Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse disciplines including various levels of management
• A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
• Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsor ships.

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 construction‑related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.

• Job Identification 4898
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 02:39 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 131 Duke Street, Bedford, NS, B4A 3C3, CA