Batch Plant Engineer - Concrete Production

About the role

Hellas Gold, a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, operates the Kassandra Mines in Northeast Halkidiki, including the Skouries project. It is hiring a Batch Plant Engineer for its premises in Chalkidiki, reporting to the Pastefill & Batch Plant Superintendent of the Capital Projects department. The engineer operates and supervises the concrete batching system.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the concrete batching system to produce mixes according to approved designs and job requirements.
• Ensure accurate batching of cement, aggregates, admixtures and water.
• Supervise and coordinate batch plant personnel for safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor raw material inventory, raise purchase orders and coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely delivery, reporting shortages promptly.
• Coordinate with dispatch, technical services and production teams to meet delivery schedules.
• Perform routine inspections, plant checks and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintain production records, batch tickets and daily logs, and report equipment malfunctions or process deviations.
• Keep the plant and surrounding areas clean and organised, and support continuous improvement in productivity, quality and safety.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited programme.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction with exposure to a concrete batch plant or another industrial process.
• Experience with automated batching systems is preferred; prior experience in construction materials, ready-mix concrete or aggregates is an advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of concrete materials, specifications, mix designs and batching processes.
• Knowledge of QA/QC tests for concrete and shotcrete.
• Ability to operate computerised batching systems and related software.
• Understanding of conveyors, silos, mixers and weigh scales.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, lockout/tagout and environmental controls.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills, and ability to read production schedules, mix designs and specifications.

The company offers a competitive package combining basic salary and benefits, with opportunities for development in a challenging work environment. Applications are made through the company's online application form.