Craft Recruiter

Requisition ID: 173067

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District

Department: Human Resources

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) is looking for a Craft Recruiter to join our Craft Recruiting team As a Craft Recruiter, you will be a face to our business in supporting KOS's recruiting initiatives to develop a network of the best talent with in-demand skills and experiences. Must be able to successfully recruit and screen talent, and fill a variety of craft roles (Welders, Electricians, Crane Operators, Pipe Welders, etc.) against aggressive timelines.

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district of Kiewit Corporation, builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates, and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight-knit group that enjoys fun team-building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year.

Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

This position is based out of our Ingleside, TX construction yard/office.

• Agility in sourcing strategies for International Craft workforce
• Collaborates with Operations leaders to determine workforce planning needs and expectations
• Working knowledge of contracts, scheduling, and craft compensation rates to project manpower requirements for each site
• Possesses advanced knowledge of current and upcoming construction projects
• Continuous improvement and management of Talent Acquisition systems and processes
• Coaches hiring managers and estimators on supply and demand of Craft workforce
• Analyzes ROI of tools and vendors
• Accountable for overall Craft recruiting effectiveness
• Authority to negotiate and approve contracts with third-party labor vendors
• Broad knowledge of union and nonunion Craft management practices
• Trains new team members and hiring managers on proper utilization and management of requisitions within ATS and CRM
• Maintains knowledge of employment laws to ensure compliance across the business
• Proactively seeks outreach opportunities to develop pipeline
• Human Resources knowledge such as EEOC, FLSA, diversity recruiting, interview best practices
• Develops and implements local recruiting strategies across TX and the US as a whole
• Conducts in-depth research on wages, housing, and fringe benefits as needed

• 1+ year of experience recruiting craft professionals (Welders, Electricians, Crane Operators, Pipe Welders, etc.) in the construction industry.
• Ability to create, measure, and scale the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team.
• Demonstrated energy, enthusiasm, and initiative
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Ability to recruit, screen, interview, and hire top talent into our business
• Emotional Intelligence - Ability to manage emotions in positive ways to communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflicts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills
• Management of the team and process of Recruiting, screening, and interviewing candidates and present the best talent to our hiring managers for consideration in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Utilize SuccessFactors applicant tracking system, LinkedIn, social media, job boards such as Dice and Careerbuilder, Boolean searches, and professional/networking groups
• Participate in Annual Review Process, Business Planning, Executing Corporate Policies

• 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.

We offer our full-time 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.

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.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come. Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop, and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.