Equipment Engineer

<h2>More information about this job</h2> <h2><strong>Position Overview</strong></h2> <p>As an Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction 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. &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements</li> <li>Material handling and procurement&nbsp;</li> <li>Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation&nbsp;</li> <li>Inspections of equipment and parts</li> <li>Logistics management and communication&nbsp;</li> <li>Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting</li> <li>Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts&nbsp;</li> <li>Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability</li> <li>Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management</li> <li>Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety</li> <li>Specialty projects as needed&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management</li> <li>1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred&nbsp;</li> <li>1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done</li> <li>Strong organizational, time management and communication skills</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks</li> <li>Willingness to travel and relocate as required</li> <li>Willingness to work in both office and field environments</li> <li>Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Physical:</strong>&nbsp; While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.</li> <li>Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.</li> <li>Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.</li> <li>Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.</li> <li>Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.</li> <li>Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.</li> <li>Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.</li> <li>Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.</li> <li>Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.</li> <li>Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Mental:</strong>&nbsp; While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.</li> <li>Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.</li> <li>Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.</li> <li>Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.</li> <li>Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.</li> <li>Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.</li> <li>Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.</li> </ul>