Crane and Rigging Planner - Houston, TX

S&B Engineers and Constructors•Uxbridge, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

S&B is actively searching for an experienced Crane and Rigging Planner to join our team in Houston, TX. The purpose of a Rigging Planner is to execute crane and rigging tasks safely and efficiently on S&B job sites. The Rigging Planner must be a moderator between corporate SME, engineering, safety, subcontracts, logistics, and site management. A rigging planner must be fluent in all applicable codes i.e., ASME/ANSI, OSHA, and S&B Construction Operations. At S&B, we value professional growth and foster a supportive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Join our team and be part of a company known for its commitment to excellence and delivering exceptional engineering, procurement and contruction solutions. If you are an experienced Area Operation Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in Houston, TX, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continued success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 10+ years of crane and rigging experience.
Understanding of crane load charts.
Ability to read and understand drawings.
Understanding of the time it takes to perform crane and rigging tasks.
Experience with the materials, tools, equipment, manpower and drawings necessary to perform crane and rigging tasks.
Good understanding of the principles of planning and logic networking.
AutoCAD experience required.
Hands-on experience with the functions of a computer.
Reasonable typing skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering design drawings, technical procedures and specifications, government regulations, business correspondence and manuals.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
Ability to communicate directions effectively verbally to crane and rigging supervisors and respond to questions from co-workers and managers.
Ability to calculate center of gravity.
Able to calculate ground bearing pressure (GBP).

Nice To Haves

Constructability knowledge preferred.
Lift planning experience preferred.
Be a team player.
Certifications preferred, crane and/or rigging.
Know how to tension a rigging gear drawing preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute crane and rigging tasks safely and efficiently on S&B job sites.
Act as a moderator between corporate SME, engineering, safety, subcontracts, logistics, and site management.
Plan rigging and lifting execution plans and build a lift plan package.
Assist Crane and Rigging Superintendent and General Foreman in developing lift plans.
Input data into Field Work Plan and generate three-week look-ahead.
Monitor logistics and equipment arrivals to plan for proper crane and rigging to off load.
Ensure that the right work is being selected to support project schedule.
Ensure that the work planned is supported by the proper material.
Ensure Superintendent know what rigging, bars are needed to perform planned critical lifts.
Assist Material Management in identifying material needs for the 90-day look-ahead.
Assist in developing alternatives to accommodate changes or plan failures.
Distribute work plans to other crafts and management to ensure no interferences.