WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for performing major servicing and repairs on a variety of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems for fleet of heavy equipment in the field.  Integral to our overall operations, this is a hands-on position that may work into a supervisory role.

Ideal Candidate:

Core Attributes:

• Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

Education:

• Highschool or equivalent
• Preferred tech school or 4-year college pertaining to heavy duty repair or equipment management.
• Valid driver’s license
• CDL is required. Will hire non-CDL but must be willing to get CDL in 6 months after hire

Experience:

• 2 yrs. exp with heavy duty equipment, electrical repair, and general fleet maintenance in the construction industry
• DOT Inspection experience

Skills:

• Proficiency with MS office programs and able to use computers to communicate, document work and manage information
• Able to operate various heavy equipment properly and safely
• Mid-level diagnostic ability
• Ability to understand instructions, written and verbal

Responsibilities:

• Performs general and special maintenance, including hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic diagnosis and repair on trucks and equipment in both the shop and field.
• Accountable to Divisional management for local needs, Easter region equipment superintendent, and corporate equipment manager on reporting and comms regarding equipment. Communicate severe issues with regional managers, Eastern region, and the corporate equipment manager.
• Completes routine inspections on trucks and equipment as necessary.
• Maintain maintenance records electronically using software already in place. Type repair reports and upload invoices in the software under the applicable equipment number.
• Assists with or completes the fabrication of parts and/or tools necessary to complete a specific task.
• Orders and organizes parts and maintains stock of inventory. Follows up to ensure all needed parts and/or supplies have been properly documented, ordered, and/or received.
• Ensure that all services/oil changes are completed on time and at the correct interval.
• Ensure shop and yard space is clean and always organized.
• Ensure all service trucks are kept clean and organized.
• Ensure all fleet vehicles, especially DOT vehicles, are ready to go at a moment’s notice in safe working order.
• Ensure lock out tag out processes are being followed on all applicable equipment.
• Assist with areas DOT program, including but not limited to, vehicle compliance, driver compliance, assist or perform driver evaluations. Including performing annual DOT inspections or oversight of them.
• Maintain backlog of equipment repairs
• Maintain stock of ST&S items related to the equipment department and area needs. Examples, bolt bins, filters, commonly used parts, spark plugs etc.
• Track and communicate when equipment is at life cycle end.
• Ensure rental request, on/off hire reports are getting done. Understand when an RPO or straight purchase would be the preferred route.
• Perform annual inspections on equipment. Log complete inspections in the software program.
• Perform daily visual inspections on equipment and DVIR’s are being filled out and performed properly, utilizing HCSS.
• Work closely with areas safety HSE, HCSS safety and equipment audits.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure we are getting the best price whether through volume or price shopping.
• Complies with and follows all safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Will travel frequently to areas to perform repairs, assembling, mobilization, demobilization of equipment on projects in need
• Work is performed in the field and in all weather conditions
• Regular lifting, stooping, bending, crawling, grasping, pinching, walking, standing
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. unassisted

Benefits:

Ballard offers a strong benefit package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. When you become eligible, benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match, and more!

EEO Statement:

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status.  A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.