Crane/Rigging Superintendent

BechtelThacker Pass, NV
$119,800 - $182,700Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  • 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 operator manual and load charts
  • Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging hardware
  • Ability to develop 3-week look ahead schedule in regard to crane operations
  • Monitor and track utilization of all site cranes

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 regard 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.
  • Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
  • Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
  • Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
  • Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire craft labor to execute work.
  • Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate cranes & rigging personnel.
  • Review craft time records using established automated tools.
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the 90 day and four-week look ahead schedules for labor and equipment.
  • Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
  • Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
  • Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within their assigned area(s) of operation.
  • Coordinate and implement established area operational plans.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance options
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period)
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
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