Crane Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) Director

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Vacation, holidays, and sick days

BYOD reimbursement

FSA/HSA benefits

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is seeking a Crane Assembly/Disassembly Director in Houston, TX to lead crane assembly/disassembly operations and direct crews on multiple job sites.

The role requires extensive crane knowledge, OSHA compliance, and the ability to coordinate with dispatchers, brokers, and drivers while ensuring safety and quality. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have OSHA knowledge and compliance experience.
• Extensive experience in heavy lifting and heavy hauling technologies.
• Experience with Liebherr and Manitowoc cranes.
• Ability to inspect crane components prior to assembly/disassembly.
• Strong communication with dispatchers, brokers, and drivers.
• Mentor junior A&D technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RTs per manufacturer specs.
• Know prohibitions, warnings, and cautions for each crane type.
• Understand LHE, rigging, and safe load handling procedures.
• Ask the right questions during lift planning and know roles on site.
• Inspect crane every part before building or disassembly to document condition.
• Troubleshoot crane electrical and hydraulic issues and communicate delays.

Skills

Crane assembly

Crane disassembly

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

Troubleshooting

Load handling

Tools

Rigging

Gantry systems

Job description

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Crane Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) Director

Full Time Houston, TX, US

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. has been elevating America since 1916 . With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Job Overview

This Crane Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) Director will lead in the assembly and disassembly of a wide variety of cranes, from operating the crane to directing and ensuring the quality of work of other personnel. They will communicate with dispatchers, brokers, and truck drivers who are transporting the crane and will manage the load out or offload of the crane’s parts. Extensive knowledge required of the procedures required to properly assemble and erect cranes and how to troubleshoot problems as they arise. Good judgment and a strong work ethic are required as many of the job sites are less than ideal.

This person will work with crews and ensure the cranes are assembled correctly using the correct equipment, positioning, and rigging. They will also ensure that all crews are complying with safety requirements, have safety training, are wearing proper PPE, and complete the Job Hazard Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Detailed knowledge and experience in assembling and disassembling a wide variety of lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RTs according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Full working knowledge of prohibitions, warnings, and cautions relative to assembling or disassembling each specific type of crane.
• Have a good working knowledge and understanding of LHE’s (Load Handling Equipment such as cranes, gantry systems, etc.), rigging, and safe load handling procedures.
• Knows the right questions to ask during the lift planning phase and understands the roles and responsibilities of the site supervisor, the LHE operator, the user, and the owner.
• Proven track record of thoroughly inspecting every part of the crane prior to building or disassembly to document the condition of the crane.
• Experience and knowledge of troubleshooting communication issues, error codes, and basic electrical and hydraulic issues with cranes.
• Level-headed and able to teach and be a good mentor for riggers and junior A&D techs.
• Self-motivated and always staying productive and efficient to move the job forward, even when there are delays outside of their control while on the job site.
• An understanding and drive to control costs as much as they are able by getting trucks off the clock, avoiding calling out a mechanic if they can do the work themselves, and communicating delays to their supervisor as early as possible.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and competency regarding OSHA requirements
• Detailed knowledge of heavy lifting and heavy hauling technologies (mobile cranes, platform trailers, beam and dolly trailers.)
• Experience working with several of the following equipment:

• -Liebherr: LR 1160, LR 1200 SX, LR 1250, LR 1300 SX, LR 1400, LR 1750, LR 11000.
• -Manitowoc: 11000, 777, 888, 999, 2250, 14000, 16000, MLC 650

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functio ns.