Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Offshore Services

Requisition ID: 180313Job Level: Entry LevelHome District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services DistrictDepartment: EquipmentMarket: OGCEmployment Type: Full TimePosition OverviewAs an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support 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.District OverviewKiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable.The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.LocationThis position is based out of Ingleside, TX. (Corpus Christi, TX area)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 neededQualifications     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 environmentOther 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.