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Equipment Intern - Kiewit Equipment Services - Summer 2025 - Quebec

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Kiewit

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Ottawa

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree, able to travel and work full-time, be safety-focused, organized, and communicate well. Attendance and adaptability are essential for varied conditions.
  • You will handle materials, manage logistics, conduct inspections, plan equipment schedules, support technicians, and assist with documentation and specialty projects.

Requirements

  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Ability to work full-time during the Summer (May-August 2025)
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Diesel Technology, or Automotive Technology
  • Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
  • Functional knowledge of English (written and verbal) is considered as an asset since mobility across provinces in Canada is required. Lessons can be provided as needed.
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Responsibilities

  • Material handling and procurement
  • Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
  • Inspections of equipment and parts
  • Logistics management and communication
  • Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
  • Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
  • Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
  • Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
  • Specialty projects as needed

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is full-time and will take place during the summer, specifically from May to August 2025.

Where will the internship be located?

The internship will be located for a project in Northern Quebec.

Will lodging be provided during the internship?

Yes, Kiewit will supply lodging for the duration of the work term.

Is transportation provided to the work location?

No, you will need a means of transport from the apartment to the shop location, as public transit is not available.

What academic qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Diesel Technology, or Automotive Technology.

Is there a requirement for travel during the internship?

Yes, candidates must have the ability to travel as needed.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

The position emphasizes strong work ethic, organization, time management, attention to detail, teamwork, and independent problem-solving.

Are there language requirements for the job?

A functional knowledge of English (written and verbal) is considered an asset, as mobility across provinces in Canada is required.

Are there opportunities for specialty projects within the internship?

Yes, interns may be involved in specialty projects as needed during their internship.

What is the focus of the Equipment Intern role?

The focus includes planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet, as well as improving equipment reliability and managing preventative maintenance programs.

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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