Crane and Rigging Instructor

CICB - Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CICB - Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau is seeking a capable Crane and Rigging Instructor for a full-time, on-site role based in Deer Park, TX. You will deliver high-quality crane and rigging training programs to a diverse learner base in the lifting industry, prepare lesson plans, teach classroom and hands-on courses, and assess participant performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining training records, aligning content with industry standards and CICB procedures, and providing

Qualifications

• Strong crane operations and rigging expertise, including practical experience with various crane types, rigging gear selection, and safe load handling practices.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations (OSHA, ASME, ANSI) and experience applying them to lifting operations and training content.
• Effective instructional and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to learners with varied experience levels.
• Classroom and field training experience, including lesson planning, learner assessment, and use of adult learning principles.
• Attention to detail and strong safety mindset, with proven ability to identify risks, enforce safe work practices, and model proper procedures.
• Basic computer skills for preparing presentations, maintaining training records, and using standard office and learning management tools.
• Relevant industry certifications (such as crane operator, rigger, signalperson, or inspector credentials) strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Deer Park, TX, and travel occasionally to client locations if needed.
• Prior experience in the lifting, construction, maritime, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors is beneficial. As well as Certifications Such As NCCCO/NCCER.
• Bilingual is a beneficial factor but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• The Crane and Rigging Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Deer Park, TX, responsible for delivering high-quality crane and rigging training programs to a diverse range of learners in the lifting industry.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing lesson plans and instructional materials, teaching classroom and practical courses on crane operations, rigging techniques, load handling, and safety regulations, and evaluating participant performance through tests and practical assessments.
• The instructor will demonstrate proper equipment use, conduct hands-on training exercises, and ensure all instruction aligns with current industry standards, regulatory requirements, and CICB procedures.
• Additional duties include maintaining training records, collaborating with internal teams to refine course content, supporting client-specific training needs, and providing technical guidance to help clients improve safety and operational efficiency.

Skills

Crane operations

Rigging knowledge

Instruction & training

Safety standards knowledge

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Job description

Company Description

CICB - Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau is a veteran-owned company headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializing in world-class education, expertise, and support services for the lifting industry. The organization delivers customized solutions for crane and lifting operations across the globe through training, inspections, and consulting support. Recognized as a trusted subject matter expert, CICB partners with the industry to promote safe and effective planning, supervision, execution, and evaluation of lifting operations. For over half a century, CICB has built long-term relationships with thousands of companies, helping reduce accidents, injuries, fatalities, equipment failures, and production losses. Its commitment to "Elevate Your Expertise" has made CICB one of the most experienced and respected providers in the crane and rigging field.

Role Description

The Crane and Rigging Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Deer Park, TX, responsible for delivering high-quality crane and rigging training programs to a diverse range of learners in the lifting industry. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing lesson plans and instructional materials, teaching classroom and practical courses on crane operations, rigging techniques, load handling, and safety regulations, and evaluating participant performance through tests and practical assessments. The instructor will demonstrate proper equipment use, conduct hands-on training exercises, and ensure all instruction aligns with current industry standards, regulatory requirements, and CICB procedures. Additional duties include maintaining training records, collaborating with internal teams to refine course content, supporting client-specific training needs, and providing technical guidance to help clients improve safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong crane operations and rigging expertise, including practical experience with various crane types, rigging gear selection, and safe load handling practices.


• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ASME, ANSI) and experience applying them to lifting operations and training content.


• Effective instructional and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to learners with varied experience levels.


• Classroom and field training experience, including lesson planning, learner assessment, and use of adult learning principles.


• Attention to detail and strong safety mindset, with proven ability to identify risks, enforce safe work practices, and model proper procedures.


• Basic computer skills for preparing presentations, maintaining training records, and using standard office and learning management tools.


• Relevant industry certifications (such as crane operator, rigger, signalperson, or inspector credentials) strongly preferred.


• Ability to work on-site in Deer Park, TX, and travel occasionally to client locations if needed.


• Prior experience in the lifting, construction, maritime, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors is beneficial. As well as Certifications Such As NCCCO/NCCER.


• Bilingual is a beneficial factor but not mandatory.