Traveling Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic - Construction

Overview

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  : 113173

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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.

Assure that all construction equipment works efficiently and safely. Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, forklifts, graders, and conveyors, used in construction. This is a field-based role and requires travel.

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment.
• Receive equipment, document the condition, schedule maintenance, and keep equipment service records.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles, and ensure safe fueling and oiling of equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment and calibration devices.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts, and fabricate needed parts from sheet metal.
• Safely dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Assist equipment operators in completing daily equipment inspections prior to each use and ensure safety policies concerning equipment operation.
• Assure that equipment leaving the job or warehouse is job-ready for the next assignment.
• May act as a lead and direct other professionals; may supervise work of others; may provide supervision, training development, and performance management of others.
• Identify and assess improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in and/or lead safety processes and programs; engage with the team to achieve zero injuries; report hazards; use stop work authority if needed.
• Report accidents and near misses; participate in investigations as needed.
• Participate in pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify hazards and take corrective action to mitigate them.
• Understand safety hazards and warning devices; follow lockout/tag out procedures and site-specific training.
• Follow established safety rules and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively; perform basic arithmetic as needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Acts in the capacity of a lead person. Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred high school graduate with some college experience.

• Proficient Attention to Detail
• Construction equipment experience
• Proficient Communication - Written and Oral
• Strong Data Entry
• Proficient Mathematics
• Proficient Organizing Data
• Proficient Problem Solving
• Forklift certified
• Mechanical skills

• At least 7 years of experience working as a Mechanic that is considered an A level Technician with a strong working knowledge of mechanics.
• At least 2 years experience working as a manager or supervisor.
• Must have working knowledge of industrial construction equipment, machines and tools, including their…