Jr. Port Engineer

Kiewit - Covington, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Covington, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position is responsible for managing all maintenance, repairs, and modifications for assigned equipment. Ensures assigned personnel and equipment are in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This position is based out of Covington, LA, and will travel to where the project work is needed, otherwise working from your home base location. Open to candidates living throughout the Eastern and Southern regions of the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Promote company safety culture.
• Establish and implement preventative and routine maintenance procedures.
• Act as a technical advisor to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed correctly and safely.
• Monitor schedule and budget on active equipment work.
• Collect and maintain equipment records.
• Work with Equipment Manager and Sr. Equipment Superintendent to continually develop the company's maintenance procedures and standards.
• Coordinate maintenance work with Yard Supervisors and outside vendors.
• Generate purchase requisitions for parts and vendor services.
• Generate work orders and AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure).
• Frequent jobsite visits and inspections.

Requirements

• 2 + years of experience in heavy construction equipment field.
• 1+ years of experience with cranes.
• Working or Academic knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air systems, crane controls, friction and hydraulic hoists, AC/DC generators and electric motors.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient skills in standard office software packages.
• Ability to work flexible schedule with additional hours as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Fluent use of the verbal and written English language and an understanding of crane hand signals.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.
• Generous paid time off.