JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

Equipment Process Engineer I plays a critical role in improving equipment operations, enhancing asset utilization, and driving cost-effective decision-making across company equipment purchases. The position blends data analysis expertise with a process improvement mindset to identify opportunities, build dashboards, and support strategic initiatives related to heavy construction equipment.

This position represents a progression of technical expertise, analytical skill, and operational impact within the Equipment Department. Entry level for individual with foundational experience in process improvement, data analysis, or equipment operations, focusing on learning company systems and supporting established processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyze telematics and ERP data (e.g., CMMS or JD Edwards) to provide insights on fleet health and ROI.
2. Collaborate with equipment managers and field teams to identify inefficiencies and standardize best practices.
3. Develop and maintain equipment performance metrics.
4. Document and implement scalable SOPs to improve department data consistency and performance.
5. Evaluate and streamline internal workflows, including equipment maintenance, dispatching, tracking, lifecycle management, and data integrity.
6. Partner with field operations, procurement, and finance to forecast equipment needs, track asset performance, and support capital planning.
7. Provide data and recommendations to guide fleet expansion, replacement, and rental vs. ownership decisions.
8. Support digital transformation by integrating data from GPS, fuel systems, and equipment insight software.
9. Use tools such as Power Bl, SQL, or Excel to generate actionable dashboards and visualizations for decision-makers.
10. Work with IT and software vendors to support integration, communicate business needs, understand data, and expedite processes.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. 2-5 years of experience in process engineering or data analytics, preferably in construction or heavy equipment industries.
2. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Data Science, Mechanical
Engineering, or a related field.
3. Experience with construction management systems (e.g., Procore, HCSS, Vista, JD Edwards).
4. Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other process improvement certifications.
5. Proficient in Power Bl, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of CMMS systems and reporting software is a plus.
6. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.
7. Understanding of heavy equipment operations, preventive maintenance cycles, and fleet utilization strategies.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 501bs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

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