Port Engineer - Dredging Job at Kiewit Corporation
Requisition ID: 168461
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: South Central District
Department: Estimating
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
POSITION OVERVIEW
Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations in North America. With its roots dating back to 1884, our employee-owned company operates through a network of offices and projects in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building and mining. Kiewit had 2021 revenues of $13 billion and employs around 27,500 staff and craft employees. We are adding a mid to senior level Port Engineer to our team to support Dredging projects.
As a Port Engineer, you will ensure the safety of the vessel, and have a thorough understanding of ship/vessel repair and mechanics. You will be expected to manage maintenance, repairs and modifications to assigned equipment and ensure assigned personnel and equipment comply with regulatory requirements and company requirement.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Our heavy civil experience, combined with privately owned equipment fleet, allows us to provide cost and schedule certainty to projects of any size. Our past experience includes concrete, steel, cast in place box, flat slab, railroad trestle and arch bridges, bridge widening, bascule and swing bridges, box culverts, storm drainage, erosion control, dike and levee construction, concrete paving, tunnels and sound barriers. Our Marine experience includes lock and dam repairs, docks, demolition, Navy wharfs, water intake structures, steel, concrete, composite and timber piling, fender systems, dolphins, piers, dredging, marinas and LNG facilities.
LOCATION
This position will be located in either the Houma LA, office, Covington LA, or Camden NJ offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and implement preventative and routine maintenance procedures, ensuring equipment on the vessel meet all requirements
- Prepare and submit maintenance and capital budgets for assigned equipment
- Prepare specifications, scheduling and management of shipyard periods
- Supervision of all maintenance personnel (including vessel personnel when in port)
- Approve/generate requisitions for spare parts and vendor services.
- Maintain spare parts inventories
- Approve/generate work orders, change orders and AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure)
- Frequent equipment and jobsite visits and inspection
- Ensure compliance of company policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in related field
- Associate degree or higher in a marine engineering, maritime operations or related engineering discipline preferred, or commiserate experience which could include military and naval experience
- Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Proficient skills in standard office software packages
- 3+ years Supervisory experience
- Ability to work flexible schedule with additional hours as needed
- This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language and understand hand signals
- Willingness to travel as necessary and work on Dredging Vessels or related maritime vessels
Required Certifications or Licenses
- Valid US Driver’s license and TWIC card (willing to obtain if not already held)
Physical Requirements
- Must be willing to take a post-offer physical
- Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels
- Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend, or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
- Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts, up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Other Requirements:
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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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