Requisition ID: 174189 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services 

Department: Equipment 

Market: Marine 

Employment Type: Full Time 
 

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional Construction & Marine operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and marine 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.  

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. 

 

The initial location for this position will be in Seattle, WA 

 

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, Mechancial Engineering, 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 Ability to work days, nights and weekends if required Basic hydraulic, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting preferred

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Other Requirements:
•    Regular, reliable attendance
•    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•    Communicate 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.
 

Base Compensation: $77,000 - $90,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.