This position is responsible for managing the operations of all equipment, maintenance, personnel and equipment performance as well as, the financial performance of equipment assets to meet the business needs of assigned regional or project facilities.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Lead and administer the maintenance, repair, and management of all equipment for assigned facilities in accordance with company equipment standards to ensure company standards and goals are met
Implement department objectives and strategies to maintain an effective equipment program within the boundaries of Equipment Department policy
Act as a technical advisor to field equipment personnel to ensure projects are completed on time
Assist management team with final equipment budgets and potential equipment purchases in order to meet Regional/Divisional budgetary goals
Maintain communications with local equipment dealers and appropriate vendors to ensure that dealer support, repair decisions, costs and warranty recovery meet expectations.
Provide overall direction to shop facilities including staffing, training, compensation, organizational structure and performance management/development to ensure department success
Manage and direct effective maintenance and repair, equipment safety programs, and equipment utilization to ensure region safety and budget goals are met
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent industry experience
Work Experience
12+ years’ experience in construction equipment field, preferably in master mechanic or equipment superintendent-type role
Proven working knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of water well drilling and construction equipment
Strong knowledge of water well construction practices and business principles, particularly asset management principles
Strong computer skills including MS Office products (Word, Excel, etc.) and scheduling software and familiarity with Oracle Enterprise One (e1) Capital Asset Management (CAM) module
Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects
Sound decision making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly/effectively under pressure and deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able walk in varied terrain when doing on-site visits and climb on and off equipment safely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
Occasional travel may be required
Granite Construction is an AA/EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and a Drug-Free Workplace