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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180300
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District
Department: Equipment
Market: Mining
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading producers of high-quality, high-energy coal and is ranked as one of the top 10 coal producers in the nation. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- 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
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
Other Requirements:
- 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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation
$86,000/yr - $95,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 04/07/2026 - 09/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 180300
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District
Department: Equipment
Market: Mining
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading producers of high-quality, high-energy coal and is ranked as one of the top 10 coal producers in the nation. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- 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
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
Other Requirements:
- 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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation
$86,000/yr - $95,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 04/07/2026 - 09/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Which energy companies in Alaska sponsor work visas?
BP Alaska, ConocoPhillips, Hilcorp Alaska, Doyon Limited, and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation lead visa sponsorship in Alaska's energy sector. These companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas for petroleum engineers, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and renewable energy specialists. Smaller operators like Eni and Panterra Energy also sponsor visas for specialized technical roles in oil and gas operations.
How to find energy visa sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international professionals with visa sponsorship opportunities in Alaska's energy sector. The platform features positions from major operators like BP and ConocoPhillips, as well as smaller companies across oil, gas, and renewable energy. Focus your search on petroleum engineering, geophysics, and project management roles where Alaska employers actively sponsor visas.
What visa types do Alaska energy employers typically sponsor?
H-1B visas dominate Alaska energy sponsorship, particularly for petroleum engineers, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers. Some companies sponsor L-1 visas for international transfers and O-1 visas for professionals with extraordinary ability in specialized fields like Arctic drilling technology. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican engineers with qualifying degrees.
Which Alaska cities have the most energy visa sponsorship opportunities?
Anchorage leads Alaska's energy job market with corporate headquarters for BP, ConocoPhillips, and Hilcorp, offering the most visa sponsorship positions. Fairbanks provides opportunities with smaller operators and service companies. While the North Slope has active operations, most sponsored professionals work from Anchorage offices with rotational field assignments.
What makes Alaska energy visa sponsorship different from other states?
Alaska's energy sector emphasizes Arctic and offshore expertise, making specialized knowledge in cold weather operations highly valuable for visa applications. The state's prevailing wages for petroleum engineers often exceed national averages, strengthening H-1B petitions. Remote work policies allow many sponsored professionals to split time between Anchorage offices and Lower 48 locations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored energy jobs in Alaska?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.