Field Equipment & Tools Manager for Solar Projects

Bechtel Global Corporation; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Equipment and Tools Manager for the Cold Creek Solar & Storage Project near San Angelo, Texas. You will oversee safe, compliant, and efficient management of construction equipment and tools from mobilization to demobilization, directing operations within the equipment department and ensuring availability, inspections, maintenance, fueling, and safe operation.

You will lead craft teams, maintain schedules and budgets, enforce safety standards, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience coordinating construction equipment operations, utilization, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, schedules, and equipment documentation (manuals, work orders, inspection forms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports/forecasts.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate with supervision, craft, maintenance, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction equipment and tools upon arrival, during use, and prior to demobilization; complete inbound/outbound inspection reports with damage/deficiencies and attachments.
• Verify receipt, tracking, and availability of equipment operation and parts manuals; ensure manuals are complete and accessible.
• Identify, schedule, and document preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication requirements.
• Enforce the project safety program (e.g., Zero Accident Philosophy) and ensure equipment operation complies with OSHA, HS&E requirements, CORE processes, and SWPPs.
• Support construction supervision to ensure equipment and tools are used per project specifications and work plans.
• Coordinate supply and allocation in alignment with field execution schedules and discipline work plans.
• Analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs to support short-term and look-ahead planning.
• Coordinate with supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors for equipment availability and timely response to issues.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection documentation, inventories, and supporting information (costs, utilization trends, maintenance history).
• Assist with preparation of equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.
• Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities comply with contractual requirements and project standards.
• Prepare and maintain tool lists; ensure craft teams have the required tools to perform work safely and productively.
• Demonstrate leadership in a team-based construction environment; communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Equipment operations coordination

Preventive maintenance

OSHA knowledge

Read work plans

Recordkeeping

Communication

Computer literacy

Fleet management

OEM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAT

Komatsu

JLG

Genie

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Equipment and Tools Manager for the Cold Creek Solar & Storage Project near San Angelo, Texas. You will oversee safe, compliant, and efficient management of construction equipment and tools from mobilization to demobilization, directing operations within the equipment department and ensuring availability, inspections, maintenance, fueling, and safe operation.

You will lead craft teams, maintain schedules and budgets, enforce safety standards, and coordinate with