Crane and Rigging Superintendent

Bechtel•Lake Charles, LA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cranes and Rigging Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the rigging discipline. Supervises and directs cranes & rigging craft, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets.#LI-TH1

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards. Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
Certified Crane Operator, experienced as A/D director for all types of mobile cranes.
Ability to read and interpret crane manufactures operators manual and load charts.
Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging hardware.
Ability to develop 3 week look ahead schedule in regards to crane operations.
Monitor and track utilization of all site cranes Certified rigger/signal person.
NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent Certified crane operator, NCCCO, NCCER or equivalent Certified OSHA crane inspector Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to their department.
This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
Ensure that all crane and rigging operations comply with applicable Bechtel procedures, OSHA standards, and federal, state, county, and local regulations, customer and project-specific requirements.
Engages in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and signing FLHA cards for rigging activities.
Manage all site cranes per processes and procedure requirements in regards to safe usage, site relocation, assembly/disassembly of telescopic RT-AT and lattice boom crawler cranes, safe rig up and safe raising-lowering of long boom cranes, proper set up, proper usage and site ground bearing conditions regarding build out of earth and timber crane pads.
Manage site COE's (crane operator examiners) and crane operator qualification program including crane operator certifications, state licenses and medical certificates verifications.
Ensures that assigned personnel are properly qualified for their task (e.g., signaling cranes); that they are trained, competent and aware of their responsibilities, and are complying with all applicable standards, requirements, and safe practices.
Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches.
Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.
Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire craft labor to execute work.
Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials.
Assist in performing construction testing as required.
Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.