Rigging Engineer

Description

• Reviews and approves medium and critical risk lift and site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others if a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE), or coordinates the approval for critical lift and transport studies with a Bechtel CRE.
• Independently prepares conceptual lift and transport studies.
• Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
• Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment.
• May supervise the execution of lifting operations and abnormal site transport movements on a project, coordinating schedules with Project Controls.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Develops rigging training materials and conducts rigging training courses as required.
• Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical bid packages for lifting and abnormal transport requirements.
• Provides technical input into the development of transport and rigging and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements.
• Provides expertise in the planning, review, and execution of rigging activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates. Prepares medium and critical rigging plans; prepares lift data sheets and formal calculations.

Requirements

• Experience in supervising personnel and administering subcontractors preferred. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge in the administration and use of subcontracts; ability to interpret and understand contractor/subcontractors’ responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements. Technical knowledge and experience in construction 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, and structural steel design.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy-industrial construction projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance