Senior Surface Plant Engineer

OverviewBarnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record , a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.QualificationsUndergraduate or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering.8+ years of experience on major infrastructure projects.Must be willing to travel and relocate . Project sites are located domestically and internationally , so relocation and/or travel is required.Strong organizational and time management skills.Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS) and asset management practices.Thorough attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.Desirable Experience:Tunneling experiencePrevious experience with saturation diving systems or hyperbaric support infrastructure.Slurry and / or Water Treatment PlantsResponsibilitiesSupport preparation of technical documentation and business cases for procurement and upgrades of surface equipment / installations.Enforce safety procedures in accordance with OSHA, MiOSHA, and project-specific tunnel safety requirements.Implement plant-wide procedures for procurement, inspection, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and process equipment.Develop and manage short- and long-term plans for equipment availability and resource optimization.Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and mitigation measures on critical equipment breakdown with plant operational teamEnsure asset register and CMMS are updated and fully utilized for all surface systems and equipment.Define maintenance strategies and Standard Operating Procedures for high-risk systems including pressurized vessels and diving support equipment.Participate in subcontractor management for outsourced services (e.g. saturation equipment service, filter media replacement, etc.).Ensure efficient/effective warehousing and distribution of finished products.Monitor operational Key Performance Indicators, track downtime, asset utilization, and cost performance for surface systems.Perform all duties in accordance with established policies, processes, systems, reporting, and proceduresAssist in preparing supply, rental, maintenance, and subcontract agreements for procurement, modifications, and overhauls of Plant & Equipment.Establish and maintain an asset register database through the CMMSOversee installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of:Slurry Treatment PlantWater TreatmentGrout Mixing PlantLifting EquipmentCompressor StationsSaturation System for DivingParticipate in monthly forecasting revenue and costs accruals.Process and estimate change orders and Requests for Information.Coordinate with subcontractors for specialized maintenance or third-party inspections of critical systems (e.g., pressure vessels, lifting gear certification, compressor servicing. Etc.).Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer