Weeks Construction - Equipment Engineer

Requisition ID: 175700

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction

Department: Field Operations

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Equipment Group Staff Engineer, you will support new and existing marine construction projects. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a marine construction 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 and equipment repair, maintenance, and upgrade projects including repowers and dry dockings.

District Overview

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Location

This position is located at our Bourg Yard in Bourg, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Champion the company safety program and safe work practices in all activities.
• Assist in preparation and review of Work Plans and related safety and planning paperwork.
• Evaluate available equipment repair options.
• Work with Equipment Manager, Superintendents, and Foremen to plan and schedule major equipment projects.
• Assist in developing overall project logistics including on time procurement.
• Set and monitor budgets, production goals, and schedules.
• Work with Equipment Manager and Superintendents to continually develop the company’s maintenance procedures and standards.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology,
  
  
  

Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical or

Civil Engineering or Construction Management

• 3-5 years of experience as a staff engineer is a plus
• Must possess a good mechanical foundation and strong work ethic
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels is required
• Willingness and ability to work a minimum of a 40-hour work week Mon – Fri with
  
  
  

overtime as needed and one Saturday every other month is required

• Experience with crane, floating equipment and heavy machinery is a plus
• Knowledge of MS Office Products
• Experience with scheduling software is considered an asset (P6, MS Projects)
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
  
  
  

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.