Equipment Engineer

The Walsh Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group in Miami, FL is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support estimating teams with equipment selection, cost analysis, and fleet optimization for transportation projects. You will maintain cost databases, perform buy-versus-rent analyses, and coordinate with Asset Management on pricing and resale values.

You will stay abreast of industry trends like Tier 4 emissions and telematics, manage repairs and shop safety, and collaborate on weekly resource planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in equipment purchasing, repairs or asset/fleet management.
• Bachelor's degree or technical
• Experience with construction software is preferred.
• Demonstrated history of managing and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong follow up.
• Ability to establish relationships.
• Self-motivated.
• Critical thinking and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating teams through equipment selection and cost analysis for the defined project scope.
• Create and maintain a master listing of equipment Ownership and Operating costs.
• Consider additional costs for equipment transportation, mobilization and demobilization.
• Develop Rent vs. Own analysis and Buy-Salvage economics for bids.
• Integrate equipment needs into a resource-loaded schedule within the EMT tool.
• Research equipment brands, specs, prices, service levels and operating costs.
• Stay current on industry tech such as Tier 4 emissions, grade controls, telematics, hybrids.
• Manage hourly mechanic timesheets and repair authorizations.
• Conduct weekly shop safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Oversee the Outbound Inspection Program and shop tool inventories.
• Manage consumables and parts; coordinate repairs with outside vendors.
• Collaborate on weekly Resource Allocation Planning for future repairs.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Equipment purchasing

Asset/fleet management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical

Tools

Construction software

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an Equipment Engineer in our transportation division in Miami, FL.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work

• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

• Opportunities for growth, training, and development

• Flexibility in career path & progression

• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support estimating teams through the collaborative and optimal selection of equipment, vehicle & marine assets for the defined project scope, while providing alternative equipment solutions, means, and methods.

• Create and maintain a master listing of equipment Ownership and Operating costs and leverage this economic foundation throughout the support of estimating teams.

• Additional costs related to equipment transportation, mobilization, and demobilization should also be understood and considered when evaluating an optimum fleet solution.

• Through a close partnership with estimating teams, develop Rent vs. Own analysis and, where applicable, Buy-Salvage economics in support of a bid-day equipment strategy. Recommendations should provide an equipment solution that is the safest, most productive and most economical for the company.

• Partner with estimating teams to efficiently integrate HCSS-based equipment needs into a resource-loaded equipment schedule within the Walsh Equipment Management Tool (EMT).

• Supports the research of equipment brands, specifications, prices, service levels and operating costs.

• Remain current with industry developments in areas such as Tier 4 emissions, grade controls, telematics, hybrid-technologies, etc.

• Partner with Asset Management team to remain current on relevant machine pricing, residual values, rental rates and/or operating costs that are necessary to support estimating teams.

• Manage hourly mechanic’s timesheets for accuracy and proper coding.

• Manage Repair Authorizations and estimate scope of work per mechanic’s inspections.

• Responsible for conducting weekly shop safety inspections to ensure the safety of shop mechanics, conduct weekly tool box talks, REAP’s, conduct and maintain daily THA’s.

• Manage process of quality repairs by maintaining the Outbound Inspection Program.

• Manage shop tool inventories. Purchase or repair of shop tools – replace broken mechanics tools.

• Inventory and maintain appropriate quantities of consumable shop supplies and parts.

• Assist managing the repair of components sent from shop to outside vendors.

• Collaborate in weekly Resource Allocation Planning for future repair scheduling.

• Special projects as assigned by equipment management staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of work experience in equipment purchasing, repairs or asset/fleet management

• Bachelor's degree or technical

• Experience with construction software is preferred

• Demonstrated history of managing and prioritizing multiple projects

• Strong leadership skills

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Strong follow up

• Ability to establish relationships

• Self-motivated

• Critical thinking and decision making skills

Division: Transportation

Job Category: Equipment

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran