Crane and Rigging Manager

FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is hiring for a Crane and Rigging Manager in our Jacksonville / Mayport, FL, location. This position is ideal for a safety-conscious leader familiar with complex lift activities with crane and rigging operations in support of shipyard production goals.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

The Crane and Rigging Manager oversees all crane and rigging operations within the shipyard, ensuring safe and efficient execution to meet critical lift requirements and crane and hoist operations. This role is accountable for meeting safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives while supporting production through effective planning, coordination, and resource alignment. The Crane and Rigging Manager provides direct leadership of 6 employees and oversight of up to 60 crew employees.
Domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and interpret job specifications, engineering drawings, and load charts, and have the ability to interpret hand and voice signals
• Must have a working knowledge of the NAVSEA Standard Items and Code of Federal regulations (CFR’s) or Certified Operator (CO)
• Must be highly proficient in rigging principles, such as crane assembly, disassembly, lifting practices, load limits, center of gravity, and troubleshooting.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness
• Technical or Associate degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 years of crane and rigging experience required, shipyard or ship repair environment preferred
• Have or be willing to obtain NCCCO, NCCER, or other recognized OSHA-recognized qualifications, and DBIDS acces

Nice To Haves

• shipyard or ship repair environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, planning, and technical oversight for crane and rigging teams, ensuring alignment with production schedules, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives.
• Develop and approve lift plans, rigging configurations, and equipment selection to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Inspect work sites for optimal location for safe crane and/or rigging equipment setup, ensuring the equipment is in optimal condition/positioned to perform the lift safely and within load capacity
• Monitor and enforce safe crane and rigging practices, and preventative maintenance (lubrication), including participation in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and safety programs
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of operational issues, including equipment malfunctions and complex lift challenges, documenting daily inspections, maintenance logs, and operational records for regulatory compliance
• Measure performance against the budget, conducting budget, labor, and schedule analysis
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; employee recognition and discipline; resolving employee concerns; and developing employees with the skills, competencies, and values needed to achieve Company goals.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees