Equipment Engineer

Walsh Group•Miami, FL

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Equipment Engineer in our Equipment Division for our Miami Signature Bridge project, in Miami, FL. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company: Challenging, complex work Creative and innovative problem-solving environment Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work Opportunities for growth, training, and development Flexibility in career path & progression Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Requirements

3-5 years of work experience in equipment purchasing, repairs or asset/fleet management
Bachelor's degree or technical
Strong leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong follow up
Ability to establish relationships
Self-motivated
Critical thinking and decision making skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction software is preferred

Responsibilities

Support estimating teams through the collaborative and optimal selection of equipment, vehicle & marine assets for the defined project scope, while providing alternative equipment solutions, means, and methods.
Create and maintain a master listing of equipment Ownership and Operating costs and leverage this economic foundation throughout the support of estimating teams.
Additional costs related to equipment transportation, mobilization, and demobilization should also be understood and considered when evaluating an optimum fleet solution.
Through a close partnership with estimating teams, develop Rent vs. Own analysis and, where applicable, Buy-Salvage economics in support of a bid-day equipment strategy.
Recommendations should provide an equipment solution that is the safest, most productive and most economical for the company.
Partner with estimating teams to efficiently integrate HCSS-based equipment needs into a resource-loaded equipment schedule within the Walsh Equipment Management Tool (EMT).
Supports the research of equipment brands, specifications, prices, service levels and operating costs.
Remain current with industry developments in areas such as Tier 4 emissions, grade controls, telematics, hybrid-technologies, etc.
Partner with Asset Management team to remain current on relevant machine pricing, residual values, rental rates and/or operating costs that are necessary to support estimating teams.
Manage hourly mechanic’s timesheets for accuracy and proper coding.
Manage Repair Authorizations and estimate scope of work per mechanic’s inspections.
Responsible for conducting weekly shop safety inspections to ensure the safety of shop mechanics, conduct weekly tool box talks, REAP’s, conduct and maintain daily THA’s.
Manage process of quality repairs by maintaining the Outbound Inspection Program.
Manage shop tool inventories.
Purchase or repair of shop tools – replace broken mechanics tools.
Inventory and maintain appropriate quantities of consumable shop supplies and parts.
Assist managing the repair of components sent from shop to outside vendors.
Collaborate in weekly Resource Allocation Planning for future repair scheduling.
Special projects as assigned by equipment management staff.