Crane Rigging Superintendent - Nightshift

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bechtel Corporation in New Albany, Ohio, seeks a Rigging Superintendent to lead crane and rigging operations onsite. You will supervise craft professionals, plan resources, coordinate equipment, and ensure compliance with Bechtel procedures, OSHA requirements, and project standards.

Strong leadership and safety mindset are essential for reliable execution on a heavy-industrial site. Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years in lieu of degree.
• Heavy-industrial direct-hire construction experience with ability to read load charts.
• Experience with rigging equipment and crane operations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership and ensure crane and rigging work complies with Bechtel procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Develop JHAs and enforce safe work practices.
• Manage site crane activities including setup, relocation, and long-boom operations.
• Ensure crane operators, riggers, and signal persons are properly qualified.
• Review weekly work plans and allocate rigging resources; identify schedule constraints.
• Coordinate direct-hire and subcontract rigging activities.
• Coordinate cranes, SPMTs, and rigging hardware; lead foremen.
• Plan manpower and equipment, monitor progress against schedules.
• Coordinate recruitment/training with Labor/Industrial Relations.
• Manage rigging equipment, inventory, and rigging lofts.
• Prepare construction progress, manpower, and expenditure forecasts.

Skills

Heavy industrial construction

Safety & compliance

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: N/A
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

Requisition ID: 300097

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Project Overview

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary

The Rigging Superintendent supervises and directs crane and rigging operations, including craft professionals, subordinate supervisors, and other assigned personnel. The role carries responsibility for safe execution, resource planning, equipment coordination, schedule support, and compliance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership and ensure crane and rigging work complies with applicable Bechtel procedures, OSHA requirements, local regulations, and project/customer requirements.
• Participate in development of JHAs and enforce safe work practices.
• Manage site crane activities, including safe use, relocation, assembly/disassembly, setup, long-boom operations, and ground-bearing/crane-pad considerations.
• Ensure crane operators, riggers, signal persons, and other personnel are properly qualified and competent.
• Review weekly work plans and ensure sufficient qualified rigging resources are available. Identify schedule constraints and elevate them to construction management.
• Coordinate daily direct-hire and subcontract rigging activities.
• Coordinate cranes, SPMTs, other heavy-haul/heavy-lift equipment, and rigging hardware.
• Direct Rigging/Heavy Haul General Foremen and Foremen.
• Plan manpower and equipment requirements and monitor craft performance against specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate craft recruiting/training with Labor/Industrial Relations.
• Manage rigging equipment, hardware, inventory, and rigging lofts.
• Prepare construction progress, manpower, and expenditure forecasts.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Heavy-industrial direct-hire construction experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret crane manufacturer's operating manuals and load charts.
• Experience with safe use and inspection of rigging equipment/hardware.
• Ability to develop a three-week look-ahead schedule.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rigger/Signal Person, NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent.
• Certified Crane Operator, NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent.
• Qualified OSHA crane inspector.
• Qualified crane Assembly/Disassembly Director.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret crane manufactures operator’s manual and load charts
• Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
• Ability to develop 3-week look-ahead schedule

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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