Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services
Location : Homer City, PA, US Shreveport, LA, US Meridian, MS, US Abilene, TX, US Houston, TX, US Paris, TX, US The Woodlands, TX, US Milwaukee, WI, US
As an entry level Equipment Engineer, you will support regional construction and mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day-to-day as well as long-term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position's main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Material handling and procurement
- Create and maintain tool / filter lists and documentation
- Inspections of equipment and parts
- Logistics management and communication
- Long / short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
Has obtained an undergraduate AS / BS degree in Diesel / Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferredStrong work ethic willing to do what it takes to get the job doneStrong organizational, time management, and communication skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasksWillingness to travel and relocate as requiredWillingness to work in both office and field environmentsKnowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferredAbility to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environmentsOther requirements :
Regular, reliable attendanceWork productively and meet deadlines timelyCommunicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environmentPerform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policiesWork during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as requiredMay work at various different locations and conditions may varyWe offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.