Equipment Specialist - Construction

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 114371 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. 

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The BV Fleet Equipment Professional will support the management and compliance of equipment operations for Black & Veatch. They will be responsible for coordinating equipment planning, ordering, tracking, forecasting, maintenance, and demobilization processes to ensure the efficient operation of equipment throughout project construction activities. The equipment professional will work closely with the BV Fleet maintenance facilities, estimating, project management team, and other stakeholders to optimize equipment utilization, cost management, forecasting, and planned maintenance. This is a field based role and travel is required for this role. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing and ordering equipment and materials * Checking equipment in and out * Maintaining accurate equipment tracking using Excel and other tracking programs * Assisting with inventory counts and audits * Submitting service requests and following up as needed * Supporting SiteSense usage and compliance * Performing additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth and successful on-site operations. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of Site Sense, be comfortable working in Excel, and have strong organizational and tracking skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential. Coordinate equipment planning, ordering, and tracking processes post the completion of equipment data upload in the designated computer maintenance and management systems. * Generate rental requisitions for owned equipment and 3rd party direct rentals. * Include the project, management team in all equipment related areas of usage, cost, and maintenance planning. * Manage the approved equipment plan through routine equipment plan review meetings. * Distribute, schedule, and plan weekly utilization reviews of project equipment. * Ensure weekly, monthly, and annual equipment cost reporting budget vs forecasted costs, by projects. * Conduct visual inspections and capture images for equipment receiving using the Site Sense equipment module or designated systems. * Initiate rental requests and equipment returns as necessary. * Conduct visual inspections and capture images in the Site Sense Equipment Module before demobilization of any equipment. * Contact 3rd party vendors for off-rented equipment pickups and manage the equipment list until reconciliation and return. * Ensure equipment being shipped is prepped for transportation to guarantee safe and efficient transport. * Schedule Planned Maintenance (PM) and unplanned maintenance with project mechanic or 3rd party services, prioritized to best support project production. * Oversee the spare parts program to ensure proper uptime of assigned project vehicles and equipment. * Related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, automotive or diesel college, or related field (preferred).

* Proven experience in equipment management or related field.

* Strong knowledge of construction equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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