Job Description

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Seeking highly motivated individual with a keen sense of detail with ability to travel to multiple locations. This person will responsible for operating a drone within an operations environment, primarily to capture aerial imagery and data for surveying stockpile volumes, monitoring excavation progress, inspecting infrastructure, and identifying potential safety hazards, all while adhering to strict safety regulations and FAA guidelines related to drone operation in industrial settings; key duties include pre-flight planning, data collection, image analysis, and generating reports for operations management. This position will report to the Director of Mine Engineering.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Requirements

• Support the safety goals and processes of the company;
• MSHA and OSHA training and regulations;
• Stay updated on drone technology advancements and relevant regulations. 
• Spend time at our different assigned quarries, asphalt plants, concrete plants, stockyards, etc.
• Learn aggregate production process to meet customer and internal demands and minimize capacity conflicts;
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance – Aggregates and Mining;
• Gain an understanding of the QC/QA process and material testing procedures at Hinkle Contracting Company for all lines of business;
• Learn the material specification requirements our products are required to meet;
• Proficiency in drone flight planning software, photogrammetry software, and data analysis tools. 
• Learn how we manage contract backlog and the importance of long term planning;
• Understand project profitability (revenue/costs);
• Learn the fundamentals of material pricing for aggregates;
• Develop an understanding of financial components, and how they impact the business
• Build relationships with key stakeholders at Hinkle Contracting Company;
• Provide\present reporting (not limited to) videography & imagery of various operations to support decision making in business
• Learn how to identify and resolve safety, personnel, and equipment/operational problems, in a timely and effective manner; and
• In additional to learning these aspects, the selected candidate may be required to perform general laboring duties.
• This position will require extensive travel (at least 50%) & will be required throughout the State depending on project needs.
• Analyze sales data, forecast demand, and monitor inventory levels. (help business keep tabs on capping issues)
• Identify and report on issues and trends.  Escalate for review.
• Assist in any follow up research to assist the investigation.
• Communicate your findings with both effective written and oral skills to members of management team.
• Recommend process changes or system enhancements based on findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with the necessary waivers for operating drones in industrial environments.

• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations including MSHA and OSHA etc.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for data integration and visualization.
• Excellent communication skills and professional personal presentation.
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 highly desired
• A minimum of 2 years previous construction drone pilot experience preferred
• Analyze sales data, forecast demand, and monitor inventory levels. (help business keep tabs on capping issues)
• Identify and report on issues and trends.  Escalate for review.
• Assist in any follow up research to assist the investigation.
• Communicate your findings with both effective written and oral skills to members of management team.

• Recommend process changes or system enhancements based on findings.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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!

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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