Purchasing Agent

Equix Energy Services is an energy and utilities contractor that provides high quality pipeline and facility construction services. Our team is built on pride in the workmanship and abilities of our crews. Our core group of in-house welders have extensive knowledge and background in pipeline and fabrication welding. We have a current opening for a Purchasing Agent. At Equix, we support our customers and stakeholders and constantly strive to exceed expectations with all our services, including pipeline construction, gas distribution, horizontal directional drilling, facility construction and fabrication, and trenching services. General Purpose of this Position: The Purchasing Agent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing effective maintenance and repair programs of all equipment, equipment safety, and equipment availability. This individual will act as a technical advisor on all equipment issues and also help assist the management team. Responsibilities: Gives direction to shop technicians on priority of what needs to be repaired Monitors work orders in Fleetio Helps with coordinating third party repairs when needed Assigns loads to EES over the road truck drivers Purchases materials and tooling for jobs Allocates equipment for current or upcoming work Takes care of licensing and registering all plated vehicles Monitors DOT compliance on rolling stock Manages the warehouse and inventory Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of construction tools and equipment, both on road and off road Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization Must be able to take ownership of the position and perform effectively with moderate supervision Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills with a mindset for continuous improvement Ability to handle tools and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly Highly proficiency with MS Office, Excel specifically Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask Minimum of 5 years of experience in service industry Valid drivers license with clean driving record Benefits: Medical,dental, vision, life and disability insurance Wellnessprogram EmployeeAssistance Program 401(k) or Roth 401 (k) retirement plan PaidHolidays Paidtime off WeeklyPay DirectDeposit Final candidate must pass a drug test, drivers license check with an acceptable driving record, references and background check. Equix Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply.