
Brown & Root Industrial Services, Llc
Provides integrated industrial services including engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance.
Heavy Equipment Operator (NIGHTS)
Operates cranes and heavy equipment, loads/unloads materials, ensures safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves operating various power‑driven machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, draglines, front‑end loaders, motor graders, cherry pickers, and dump trucks to move dirt and other materials. • Observes load hook up and determines safety of load. • Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions. • Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism. • Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions. • Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies. • Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment. • May be required to interpret load charts. • Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner. • Move hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment. • Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed. • May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface. • May assist in lifting, positioning and securing materials and work pieces during installation. • May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs. • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸crane operation
- ▸load safety
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸material handling
- ▸machine setup
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Qualifications typically require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field. Candidates should have knowledge of common concepts, practices, and procedures, rely on instructions and guidelines, work under immediate supervision, and generally do not exercise independent judgment. The position reports to a supervisor or manager. Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, sit for most of the shift, lift and carry up to 10 lb, push and pull up to 50 ft‑lb, and perform tasks such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and fingering with varying frequencies.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸prior experience
- ▸supervision
- ▸physical demands
- ▸lifting 10lb
- ▸climbing
Benefits
Brown & Root offers a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. The company also supports career advancement through professional training and development.
Work Environment
Onsite