Requisition ID: 299106

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers. Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline.

Job Summary:

The Senior Rigging Engineer is based to Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. reports to Cardinal project located at New Albany, OH and provides technical support to assigned construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging and bull rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging material and lift equipment
• Prepares bull rigging plans as required for the project under Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineers direction.
• Reviews / approves bull rigging plans as required under Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineers direction.
• Reviews and approves heavy or oversize/overweight haul plans and medium, critical, or heavy lift plans (including subcontract rigging submittals) 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.
• Experience with calculating slings and rigging hardware loading and effects on capacity - calculating sling loading using trigonometry, moment magnification factors on lifting attachments, forces and moments on lifting attachments and BTH lifters, cause of sling failures, types of sling protectors, sling cut protection and edge effects on slings, code requirements for "adequate" protection, D to d ratio.
• Maintains contact with engineering regarding plant layout, structural design, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings.
• 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous Bechtel Rigging Engineer experience Previous bull rigging lift plan experience
• Acknowledged industry expert 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.
• Advanced 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 advanced 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).
• Technical knowledge and experience in engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics.
• 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.

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.