Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing - Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS)

Kiewit • Corpus Christi, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer works on the facilities team to support the maintenance and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, systems, and facilities at Kiewit Offshore Services’ yard in Ingleside, Texas. As an Engineer II, this person is expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensure high-quality reporting and workmanship, and complete engineering work professionally and ethically.

Kiewit Offshore Services builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Its 550-acre fabrication yard in Ingleside employs approximately 300 staff employees and 1,400 craft employees. The work is schedule-driven and fast-paced, and the organization emphasizes safety, collaboration, and serving complex project needs.

The role supports daily equipment maintenance and reliability, maintenance program improvements, troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and coordination with production, operations, and vendors. The position may involve work at different locations and conditions, and overtime or weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant maintenance environment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and troubleshooting.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems and continuous improvement practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment downtime and recurring production issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, operations, and vendors.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with plant safety procedures.
• Work productively and meet deadlines, communicating and interacting professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
• Perform work safely and effectively, following oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use guidelines, and other policies.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level