Operating Engineer

What they do

  • Define and identify operational objectives, pinpoint project objectives including efficiency, cost savings, operator convenience, safety and energy conservation.
  • Design new ways to solve operations problems and determine the impact on the overall system by studying and screening alternatives.
  • Watch carefully for operational problems by studying performance results and systems functioning and ways to apply improvements to speed up the job.
  • Interview process operators and supervisors and troubleshoot as you investigate suggestions and complaints to overall improve service.
  • Collect, analyze and summarize engineering and operating trends and data.
  • Maintain and repair all heavy equipment used during projects while adhering to safety standards and company policies and procedures to avoid accidents or project delays.
  • Control air and water output of compressors and pumps to ensure that they are functioning properly.
  • Train new hires on productive ways to handle machinery to keep things safe and flowing smoothly, and report any concerns about faulty equipment to a supervisor immediately.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Commercial driver's license or operating license.
  • years of training during apprenticeship.
  • Leadership skills and experience.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt on the job.
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