Operating Engineer

Company: KRDL USA INC
Location: Lincolnshire
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking an Operating Engineer to join our team! As an Operating Engineer, you will be maintaining and repairing equipment both on- and off-site as needed, keeping repair logs, and tracking all equipment changes and needs. You will also log any equipment needs or replacements, make minor building or structural repairs, and closely follow all safety recommendations and regulations. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role, the ability to work quickly but safely, and can maintain strong records of maintenance. Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities 1. AI Strategy & Solution Design Design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise strategy. Translate business problems into AI-driven use cases and technical architectures. Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and domain experts to identify high-value AI opportunities. Define AI roadmaps, feasibility assessments, and proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives. 2. Model Development & Engineering Build, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI models. Select appropriate algorithms, frameworks, and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LLMs). Perform feature engineering, data preprocessing, and model optimization. Ensure models are scalable, efficient, and production-ready. 3. Data Analysis & Management Work closely with data engineers to source, clean, and manage structured and unstructured data. Analyze large datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights. Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and compliance standards are met. Leverage cloud and big-data platforms for AI workloads. 4. Deployment & MLOps Implement CI/CD pipelines for model training, testing, and deployment. Monitor model performance, drift, bias, and accuracy in production environments. Automate retraining, versioning, and lifecycle management of AI models. Integrate AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and workflows. 5. Responsible & Ethical AI Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical AI principles, fairness, transparency, and explainability. Identify and mitigate bias, risk, and unintended consequences in AI systems. Support governance, auditability, and regulatory compliance (e.g., data protection, AI regulations). 6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Partner with cross-functional teams including IT, Security, Legal, Compliance, and Business Units. Communicate AI concepts, results, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Support change management and AI adoption across the organization. 7. Research, Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay current with emerging AI technologies, tools, and industry trends. Evaluate new AI platforms, frameworks, and methodologies. Drive innovation through experimentation, research, and continuous learning. Contribute to AI standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks. 8. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Maintain clear documentation for models, pipelines, and AI solutions. Create technical and executive-level reports and presentations. Share knowledge through training sessions, demos, and internal communities of practice. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accuracy, performance, and reliability of AI models Business impact and ROI of AI solutions Model deployment success and time-to-value Compliance with ethical and governance standards Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates Qualifications Previous experience in a similar position is desired Working knowledge of maintenance, and the ability to learn new equipment and tools Strong communication and interpersonal skills Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree Flexible work from home options available.

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