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Black & Veatch · 1 day ago

Sterlington-Civil-1019 - Operator Equipment - Gen Fore 1

Sterlington, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Black & Veatch is a company that values the unique skills and experiences of its professionals. They are seeking an Operator Equipment - Gen Fore 1 to manage and supervise the operation of various power construction equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency while leading a team of foremen and crewmen.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of workers under his/her supervision

Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested

Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries

Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format

Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards

Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift

Be proficient in scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management in the Field Process Management System (FPMS)

Be able to create and execute a 4 week schedule and monitor the foreman's one week schedule

Monitor/plan crew goals and proactively make changes necessary to keep crews on track with goals

Review and approve crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding

Participate in incident investigations and report accidents and act to prevent future occurrences to project management and site safety

Assist in leading the investigation process as needed and review accidents and the causes with employees

Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)

Use effective verbal and written communication skills

Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately

Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation

Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues

Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job

Assure Foreman are providing on-the-job training to craft workers

Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks and ensure that foremen do the same

Assure Foreman perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned

Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available

Understand and periodically review project master schedule

Prepare and monitor the progress of the work accomplished relative to the Short Interval Schedule

Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project

Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned; review with foremen at start of and throughout the task

Delegate and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, budgeted man-hours and schedules to the foremen

Monitor productivity rates and review with foremen

Prepare daily reports completely and accurately

Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards

Ensure all Quality Control forms are available and being completed in a timely manner

Review, approve and submit to supervisor

Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards

Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation

Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed

Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized

Complete performance reviews for subordinates according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines and assure foreman is completing reviews of craft workers

Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level

Qualification

NCCER Heavy Equipment OperationsNCCER Project SupervisionNCCER Fundamentals of Crew LeadershipHeavy equipment operationLeadership abilitiesOrganizational skillsEffective communication

Required

Experience working as a journeyman and supervisor heavy equipment operator and a strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required

Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated

A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins

Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads

Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew

Must have leadership abilities and organizational skills

Must be at least 18 years of age

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred

One or more of the following NCCER Certifications: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations, NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Site Layout, NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, NCCER Project Supervision, NCCER Project Management