Requisition ID: 294242- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Houston, TX, Various Work Locations USA
Job Summary:The Rigging Engineer is based to Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. reports to Certified Rigging Engineer in the office or Project Field Engineer at the project location provides operational and technical support to assigned construction engineers, construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. The selected candidate will be temporarily assigned to the Energy GBU Houston City West office, with the expectation of relocation to multiple project locations throughout the United States. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:- Attends constructability meeting at FEED / design phases of the projects to provide rigging execution plans including but not limited to foundation leave-outs, structure holds.
- Prepares rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging material and lift equipment.
- Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
- Assesses and plans crane and heavy transport requirements and assists in the preparation of the Construction Equipment Schedule (CES) and budgets.
- Serves as a point of contact for preparation of lift and haul plans.
- Assists the Rigging Superintendent (RS) by providing the design support necessary for the rigging plan development.
- Monitors general project rigging work operations to ensure rigging is performed in accordance with approved rigging plans.
- Reviews and approves medium, critical lift plans submitted by subcontractor and send it for Certified Rigging Engineer review and approval in accordance with procedures prior to the start of the work.
- Selects crane(s), lifting hardware, and equipment necessary for safe work execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts.
- Provides operational and technical direction to rigging crews and to other discipline construction field engineers and construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. May provide operational guidance to senior management team.
- Maintains contact with engineering regarding plant layout, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings.
- Works closely with area superintendent and field engineering regarding constructability, construction equipment requirements (including crane sizes and locations), scheduling, ground preparations and temporary facilities (including crane pads and haul routes), required site sterilization, crane layout, and sequencing. Plans lifts, sequence work, and direct and approve lift plans.
- Assists with maintaining contact with Traffic & Logistics regarding feasibility of heavy/oversize haul and barging/heavy-lift shipping and marine operations, temporary dock facilities and haul routes to site.
- Assists with maintaining contact with Subcontracts regarding scope of work and technical reviews of submissions for lifting and heavy/oversize transport works.
- Works with vendors and subcontractors, providing subject matter expertise in meetings and reviews regarding the execution of subcontract lifting and/or heavy oversized site transport.
- Works closely with safety personnel regarding rigging-related safety procedures and requirements.
- Assesses technical proposals of subcontractor heavy haul and heavy lift bid packages.
Education and Experience Requirements:- Engineering degree (preferanbly civil or mechanical) from a 4-year accredited university required
Required Knowledge and Skills:- 4+ years of experience in construction rigging engineering discipline.
- Acknowledged industry understanding and experience in engineering for the use of lifting equipment, heavy lift cranes and specialized cranes, alternative heavy lifting systems, tailing techniques and equipment, rigging equipment, and transport/transfer of equipment, marine works, soil mechanics, load distribution systems, and structural design including ASME B30.20 BTH-1.
- An advanced broad-based theoretical knowledge in lifting/hauling equipment and techniques.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and legislation: the candidate is required to be fully knowledgeable and familiar with the legislation and code applying to lifting devices, rigging and heavy haul transport operations.
- An intermediate ability in structural design as it relates to lifting equipment and basic structures.
- An understanding of soil mechanics as it relates to lifting equipment and advanced ability in matting design to distribute crane loads into the ground.
- Advanced CAD drafting ability (AutoCAD preferable).
- Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program.
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