Crane A/D Director: Lead Assembly, Safety & Troubleshooting

Bigge Crane and Rigging; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Vacation & holidays

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging seeks a Crane Assembly/Disassembly Director in Houston to lead the setup and teardown of lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RT cranes, directing crews on site and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will coordinate with dispatchers and drivers, plan lifts, inspect equipment, troubleshoot electrical/hydraulic issues, mentor junior techs, and drive efficiency while managing costs.

Qualifications

• Must have OSHA knowledge.
• Detailed knowledge of heavy lifting and heavy hauling technologies (mobile cranes, platform trailers, beam and dolly trailers).
• Experience with multiple crane types and manufacturer specifications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead in assembling and disassembling lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RTs per manufacturer specs.
• Direct and supervise crews, ensuring safety training, PPE usage and job hazard analysis.
• Coordinate with dispatchers, brokers and truck drivers for load-out/offload of crane parts.
• Inspect crane parts thoroughly prior to building or disassembly and document conditions.
• Troubleshoot electrical/hydraulic issues and communication problems on-site.
• Mentor riggers and junior A&D technicians, staying productive during delays.
• Help control costs by minimizing downtime and avoiding unnecessary repairs.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Tools

Liebherr LR 1160

Liebherr LR 1200 SX

Manitowoc 11000

Manitowoc 16000

Job description

Bigge Crane and Rigging seeks a Crane Assembly/Disassembly Director in Houston to lead the setup and teardown of lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RT cranes, directing crews on site and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will coordinate with dispatchers and drivers, plan lifts, inspect equipment, troubleshoot electrical/hydraulic issues, mentor junior techs, and drive efficiency while managing costs.