What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGION ASSET MANAGER position at Knife River Corporation - NW?
We are currently hiring for Regional Asset Manager. The successful candidate could be stationed in Medford, Tangent, Portland or Bend.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide senior asset management and oversight to/of:
- all Regional operations to maximize utilization and manage costs
- all assets (rolling stock, portable production plants, etc.)
- all purchasing and utilization of National Accounts
- all equipment, leasing, shop facilities and maintenance personnel in region
- Oversee capital expenditure process including budgeting, procurement, and project management
- Responsible for:
- the profit and loss of all equipment pools in the region.
- training and education of proper equipment operations (including CAT training)
- fuel purchasing and fuel optimization program
- development of equipment replacement schedule based on KRC useful life guidelines
- Review corporate fleets and make recommendations as necessary; Provide input on corporate asset management as requested
- Assure fleet compliance; including work with operations to assure regulatory compliance and all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Support operations through high level of customer service to Operations Vice-Presidents and Managers
- Work across and with other regions to maximize KRC equipment utilization
- High level management responsibilities for Shop(s) including:
- Developing safety awareness programs for shop/field mechanics; participate in DuPont Audits
- Participate in the review of any accident or near miss involving shop personnel
- Review Shop and Pool P&L with each location management team
- Coordinate Shop annual budget process and establish long term targets
- Work with Operations on all major repairs and PM’s and to manage monthly expenses
- Provide guidance on shop scheduling and workload and monitor all yard activities and housekeeping in shop areas
- Work with Vendors on repairs and service contracts; assist in resolving service issues
- Assist with training schedules for all mechanic and operators
- High level management responsibilities for Purchasing & Inventory
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a management level position in plant, equipment and maintenance or other relevant field
- Must have a current, valid driver’s license and maintain acceptable driving record
- Must be available to travel approximately 40% of the time
- Computer literacy using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:- Business, Facilities, or Management related coursework or degree
- Experience using equipment tracking systems, reporting systems, and fuel management systems
- Prior experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or knowledge of machine systems and shop repair process
- Experience negotiating, sales, purchasing of construction related equipment
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs@kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Regional Asset Manager position:
Air Force:
Acquisition Manager
Contracting
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman
Special Vehicle Maintenance Journeyman
Army:
Contracting and Industrial Management Officer
Acquisition Manager
Automated Logistical Specialist
Unit Supply Specialist
Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Finance Specialist
Coast Guard:
Acquisition/Project Management
Marines:
Acquisition Management Professional
Contracting Officer
Ground Supply Officer
Engineer Equipment Mechanic
Finance Technician
Management Specialist
Navy:
Administrative Contracting Officer
Equipment Program Support Officer
Caterpillar Diesel Technician
Construction Mechanic
Logistics Specialist
Accounting Officer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
