Rigging Field Operations Supervisor

Bechtel Corporation • Sugar Land, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Rigging Field Operations Supervisor is based at Bechtel Equipment Operations Inc. and reports to the Rigging Programs Manager. The role provides operational and technical direction to craft and non-manual professionals performing crane and rigging activities at project locations across all GBUs as needed. It also provides crane and rigging training, testing, and qualification support on an as-needed basis.

The supervisor oversees safe, compliant crane and rigging operations, supports planning and execution of lifting activities, and may mobilize to project sites for extended periods to support project start-up or interim staffing needs. The role also delivers and audits training programs, evaluates training needs, and supports the development of site-specific training and safety materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret crane manufacturers' operator manuals and load charts.
• Experience in the safe use and inspection of rigging hardware.
• Project experience.
• Experience coordinating rigging training and testing.
• Analytical and strategic planning skills, including the ability to prioritize and balance short- and long-term priorities.
• Good understanding of the construction industry.
• Effective people skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified rigger/signal person; NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent certification.
• Certified crane operator; NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent certification.
• Certified crane operator with experience as an assembly/disassembly director for all types of mobile cranes.
• Certified OSHA crane inspector.
• Qualified or certified construction trainer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct crane and rigging operations as required.
• Mobilize to project sites for extended periods when needed to support project start-up and interim staffing.
• Ensure crane and rigging operations comply with Bechtel procedures, OSHA standards, applicable federal, state, county, and local regulations, and customer- and project-specific requirements.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analysis and sign FLHA cards for rigging activities.
• Manage site cranes according to process and procedure requirements, including safe use and relocation; assembly and disassembly of telescopic RT-AT and lattice boom crawler cranes; safe rig-up and raising/lowering of long-boom cranes; proper setup and use; and ground-bearing conditions for crane pads.
• Manage site COEs (crane operator examiners) and the crane operator qualification program, including verification of certifications, state licenses, and medical certificates.
• Ensure assigned personnel are qualified, trained, competent, aware of their responsibilities, and compliant with applicable standards, requirements, and safe practices.
• Support pre-planning of rigging activities to inform engineering, scheduling, construction equipment requirements, estimates, and work plans.
• Maintain contact with field rigging personnel, equipment managers, and crane operators regarding lifting operations.
• Support daily planning and execution of rigging activities for safe and efficient work.
• Conduct Bechtel crane and rigging training and qualification programs, including proctoring written and practical exams for craft and non-manual professionals at project sites.
• Conduct project-specific training, such as Bull Rigging, Crane Operations, and Rigging, as requested to support onsite Workforce Development teams.
• Evaluate craft training needs and recommend additional program development or project support to rigging and training management.
• Audit project training programs and compliance.
• Provide feedback to training supervisors and coordinators.
• Assist the BEO training coordinator in developing site-specific training needs.
• Develop toolbox talks and safety flashes for areas requiring additional focus.
• Develop three-week look-ahead schedules for crane operations.
• Monitor and track utilization of all site cranes.

Benefits

• Bechtel describes its benefits as robust and says they support employee well-being, career advancement, cultural programs, and time to recharge; specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior