KES - Equipment Technology Engineer

Position Overview

The role of Equipment Technology Engineer will provide a pragmatic approach to implementing new and future technology within Kiewit’s Equipment Program.  This role will work closely with many other Kiewit departments on initiatives related to multiple aspects of Kiewit’s Equipment Operations, including alternative energy, robotics and remote controls.  

This position will report to Kiewit Equipment Services - Director of Equipment Technology.

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 will be based in Fort Worth, TX. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

•    Assist in change management
•    Lead Equipment Innovation Projects; accountable to handling communication, alignment, and execution of work 
•    Develop, run, and document innovation projects and experiments 
•    Participate in innovation workshops to vet problems and brainstorm solutions 
•    Establish best practices, providing internal and external examples, and getting hands-on with them in developing their solutions 
•    Develop relationships with similarly focused Kiewit teams
•    Continuously improve KES processes by researching trends, tools, and techniques 
•    Assist in Innovation projects through market research, ideation, solutioning and user-centric validation 

Qualifications

•    BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, 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
•    Ability to lead, influence, and motivate team members to achieve results 
•    Extensive knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems
•    Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
•    History of working on new teams and ability to define their inputs and outputs to meet customer needs  
•    Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and team members 
•    Excellent Problem-solving skills 
•    Ability to Travel up to 25% of the time 
•    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment

Competencies: 
 
We will be looking for the following competencies in candidates for the Equipment Technology Engineer position:
•    Natural curiosity / entrepreneurial spirit 
•    Ability to work in ambiguous situations 
•    Problem solving 
•    Detail-oriented 
•    Driven 
•    Disciplined executor 

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