Lift Planner (WTX) - Southern Lifting and Hoisting

Southern • Midland, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Lifting and Hoisting is seeking a safety-focused Lift Planner to support crane and lifting operations in our Midland office. This role is responsible for developing lift plans, selecting equipment configurations, and preparing job packets that support safe and efficient project execution. This position works closely with customers, operators, riggers, and internal teams to help ensure jobs are properly planned before work begins. Well-planned lifts improve safety, reduce delays, and help crews execute efficiently in the field. This role helps Southern deliver reliable service by ensuring the right plan is in place before mobilization.

Requirements

• Strong safety mindset and ability to identify jobsite risk
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing job scopes

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crane, rigging, heavy equipment, construction, or related field operations preferred
• CAD experience is a plus
• Degree preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Develop lift plans for customer projects
• Determine crane size, type, configuration, and placement
• Determine rigging size, type, and capacity
• Evaluate matting needs to achieve allowable ground bearing pressure
• Meet with clients as needed to discuss job scope and field measure job sites
• Assemble lift plan packets with required details, drawings, and certifications
• Communicate plans with operations, safety personnel, customers, and field teams
• Revise plans as project needs change

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity
• High-impact role with visibility across operations
• Team environment where execution matters
• Benefits package available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees