Equipment Engineer

Kiewit — United States · Posted ~5 hours ago

Junior Full-time

Skills

equipment fleet planning equipment scheduling budgeting equipment utilization equipment reliability preventive maintenance construction equipment mining equipment

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An entry-level Equipment Engineer is sought to support construction and mining operations. You will help plan, schedule, budget, and optimize a large equipment fleet while improving mechanical reliability. The role includes implementing and monitoring preventive maintenance programs, auditing performance, and addressing both immediate operational issues and longer-term fleet needs.

Highlights

Entry-level engineering opportunity with hands-on responsibility for fleet planning, reliability, utilization, and preventive maintenance across construction and mining operations. Offers exposure to both day-to-day operational challenges and longer-term equipment strategy.

Description

Requisition ID: 182215 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services Department: Equipment Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional Construction & 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. For this role, the start date is immediate. District Overview 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. Location 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. Candidates must be willing to relocate and go where the work is, supporting projects wherever business needs require. 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 Management     1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred     1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred     Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done     Strong organizational, time management and communication skills     Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks     Willingness to travel and relocate as required     Willingness to work in both office and field environments     Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred     Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment #L Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timelyCommunicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. We offer our fulltime 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.