2023 Equipment Planner - Western Canada District

Requisition ID: 168196

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services

Department: Equipment

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Planner, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.

For this role, it will be focused on equipment maintenance for projects with Western Canada District.

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

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

•     Inspections of equipment and parts
•     Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
•     Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
•     Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
•     Material handling and procurement
•     Logistics management and communication
•     Specialty projects as needed
•     Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
•     Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
•     Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety

Qualifications

•     Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
•     Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
•     Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
•     Willingness to work in both office and field environments
•     1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
•     1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
•     Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
•     Willingness to travel and relocate as required
•     Has obtained an undergraduate BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management

Other Requirements:

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Regular, reliable attendance

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.