Rigging Foreman

MEI Rigging & Crating•North Kingstown, RI

About The Position

The Rigging Foreman supervises rigging services for on-site and mobile customers when field work or construction knowledge is required. The Foreman directly supervises crews to ensure work is completed on time and to quality standards, in compliance with safety requirements and customer specifications. The position involves frequent travel to job sites and may involve exposure to outdoor conditions and potential workplace hazards. The listed schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of experience as a rigging foreman and/or general foreman.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, or schematics as needed.
English-language skills sufficient to understand and communicate information and maintain accurate, legible logs and records.
Ability to perform arithmetic using different units of measurement, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while handling abstract and concrete variables.
Basic knowledge of Windows-based computers and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and/or company-specific software, or the ability to learn.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.
Maintain top-of-mind safety awareness for oneself and everyone at the job site.
Ability to perform the physical requirements described, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

Supervise phases of rigging and crating work, adjusting supervisory activities to meet job specifications.
Ensure customer and MEI requirements are followed.
Coordinate multiple activities while working under pressure and maintaining professionalism.
Provide hands-on or in-the-moment training to new and existing staff.
Promote teamwork and cooperation within and between crews.
Set clear performance expectations and review work at various stages and upon job completion.
Keep tools, gauges, and equipment clean, orderly, and safe; instruct others in their proper use and care.
Represent MEI professionally and courteously, with a customer-service and solutions-oriented approach.
Address minor employee concerns, scheduling conflicts, and manpower issues.
Provide job-related guidance to field personnel and clarify instructions when needed.
Communicate job scope and overall project details, and convey successful outcomes.
Provide information or prepare reports about jobs or projects as requested by management.
Follow company policies and procedures, particularly safety regulations, and encourage others to do the same.
Travel frequently to job sites and oversee work and assigned personnel as appropriate.
Perform other duties as necessary or requested.