Traveling Equipment Superintendent - Kiewit Equipment Services

Kiewit; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Equipment Services in Texas is seeking an Equipment Superintendent to lead maintenance and readiness of a large equipment fleet across project sites. The role requires coordinating activities, directing field teams, and ensuring safety and quality on every site.

You will travel up to 95% of the time, manage equipment costs, and provide recaps to senior management. A mechanical engineering or construction management degree and at least 5 years' related experience are expected, with strong

Qualifications

• Travel 95% of the time.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar in construction.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical field.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and provincial requirements.
• Broad knowledge of engineering and construction methods.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior with policy compliance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel, sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and manage equipment maintenance and readiness for project needs.
• Ensure safety and quality performance through supervision and example.
• Control and track all aspects of equipment cost.
• Provide equipment recap reports to senior management.
• Accountable for training, development, coaching and morale of reports.
• Maintain team cohesion across district and joint venture employees.
• Coordinate work with other co-workers on the job.
• Record and track equipment maintenance and utilization in company data systems.

Skills

Field leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Budget reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Computers/Software basics

Job description

Requisition ID: 180464

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services

Department: Equipment

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has a large and diverse equipment fleet. Maintenance of such a large and expensive fleet requires a well-structured and properly executed maintenance program which involves the participation of everyone on the project. The Equipment Superintendent is responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and executing equipment activities in support of all construction projects.

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

This position requires flexibility and mobility to support projects at various locations. The selected candidate will be assigned to a project site based on business needs, with the specific location determined at the time of offer. The role will require travel to and from the assigned project site on a designated turnaround schedule.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Provide field leadership and management of equipment maintenance and readiness to meet specific project needs.
• Ensure project safety and quality performance through personal example as well as supervision activities.
• Controlling and tracking all aspects of equipment cost.
• Providing senior management with equipment recap reports.
• Accountable for the training, development, coaching and morale of direct and indirect reports.
• Accountable for the retention and engagement of direct and indirect reports.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining team cohesion among district, internal joint venture, and external joint venture partner employees.

Administrative

• Providing senior management with equipment recap reports.
• Coordinate work with other co-workers on the job.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor or manager.
• Work within Company data systems to record and track equipment maintenance and utilization.

Qualifications

• You will be required to travel 95% of the time in this role.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar type experience in a construction related position that provides the knowledge and experience required for this position.
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical related field.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and provincial requirements.
• Broad knowledge of engineering and construction methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Basic computer skills.
• Exhibits integrity & ethical behavior in all things; understands Kiewit ethics policy of knowing and acting within policies and practices.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness, ability, and enthusiasm for travel, sometimes on short notice.
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated with the desire to do what it takes to get the job done

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced office and project field environment
• Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively
• Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen
• Occasionally lift and move up objects up to 50 pounds.

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000

(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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.