Crane & Rigging Field Supervisor

Bechtel; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Rigging Field Operations Supervisor based in Sugar Land, TX. You will provide operational and technical direction to crane and rigging teams across projects, and deliver training and qualifications as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising crane operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating pre-planning and look-ahead scheduling, and managing crane operator qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years total experience.
• Experience with crane operations and rigging training.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards (OSHA) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret crane operator manuals and load charts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct crane and rigging operations as required.
• Mobilize to project sites to support startup and staffing needs.
• Ensure operations comply with Bechtel procedures, OSHA standards, and regulations.
• Engage in JHA and sign FLHA cards for rigging activities.
• Manage site cranes, setup and relocation, and crane pads.
• Manage crane operator examiners and qualification program.
• Ensure staff are qualified, trained, and compliant with standards.
• Support pre-planning of rigging activities in the work plan.
• Maintain contact with field rigging personnel and crane operators.
• Assist in daily planning of rigging for safe execution.
• Conduct Bechtel crane and rigging training and qualification programs.
• Conduct project-specific training (Bull Rigging, Crane Operations, Rigging).
• Evaluate training needs and propose program development.
• Audit project training programs and compliance.
• Provide feedback to training supervisors/coordinators.
• Assist in development of site-specific training needs.
• Develop toolbox talks/safety flashes in focused areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Reading crane manuals / load charts

Rigging hardware safety

3-week look ahead scheduling

Crane utilization tracking

Project experience

Rigging training coordination

Analytical planning

Construction industry knowledge

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Rigging Field Operations Supervisor based in Sugar Land, TX. You will provide operational and technical direction to crane and rigging teams across projects, and deliver training and qualifications as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising crane operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating pre-planning and look-ahead scheduling, and managing crane operator qualifications.