Bechtel

Lead Crane/Rigging Superintendent

Bechtel$119K — $182K *
Clay, NY 13041In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience.
  • Preferred experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generation construction.
  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret crane manufacturers' manuals and load charts.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and technical direction to team members and subcontractors.
  • Coordinate with project personnel to validate equipment and manpower needs.
  • Review weekly work plans to ensure resource availability for rigging.
  • Identify and escalate scheduling constraints to management.
  • Lead safety initiatives and prepare safety procedures for personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations for all operations.
  • Manage site cranes, ensuring safe operation and proper setup.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance.
  • Generous paid time off totaling 160 hours annually with additional holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and discretionary bonuses.
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 297976
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Clay, NY
  • Salary Range: 119,000-182,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop strategies for project management, assign work tasks, and monitor progress. Your team will ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provides oversight & technical direction to subordinates and subcontractors.
  • Coordinates with Superintendents and the Lead Project Rigging Engineer to validate manpower and rigger qualification requirements.
  • Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline superintendents to ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes.
  • Ensures that scheduling concerns and constraints are identified and elevated to the construction management team.
  • 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 development of relevant Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
  • Manage all site cranes during operation 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.
  • May 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.
  • Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
  • Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
  • Monitor the activities of craft professionals to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
  • Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
  • Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate cranes & rigging personnel.
  • Review craft time records using established automated tools.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • 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.
  • Ability to read and interpret crane manufactures operator's manual and load charts
  • Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
  • Ability to develop 3-week look-ahead schedule


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified rigger/signal person. NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent
  • Certified crane operator, NCCCO, NCCER or equivalent
  • Qualified OSHA crane inspector
  • Qualified crane A/D Director


Additional Information:

Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with 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, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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