Crane Trainer - Wind

M. A. Mortenson Company; Cedar (MN); On-site; USD 100,100 - 150,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous %

Paid time off, holidays, and otherpaid

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health tool and work-life resou

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Crane Trainer to lead, document, monitor, and train staff to meet wind energy crane and lift planning safety requirements. The role requires interaction with a variety of staff at all levels in a fast-changing environment and a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

You will work with crane logistics, manuals, and safety standards, support crane training documentation, and help advance Mortenson's Crane Tracking system to ensure world-class

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction-related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience planning and overseeing crane activities.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with crane software.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with crane logistics, manuals, and safety requirements.
• General familiarity with crane operations, limitations and chart variations.
• Wind specific lift permitting.
• Wind specific FLAC data use and implementation.
• Wind specific sail factor implementation.
• Being an additional resource for the rest of the company outside of wind.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

Completed training in basic project management and supervision

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Crane planning software

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Crane Trainer with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively solve problems and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Crane Trainer will lead, manage, document, monitor, and train to the safety requirements of our Wind Energy cranes and lift planning requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall familiarity with crane logistics, comprehension of crane manuals, and familiarity with crane industry safety requirements.
• General familiarity with all crane’s operations, limitations and chart variations.
• Wind Specific lift permitting
• Wind Specific FLAC data use and Implementation
• Wind Specific Sail factor implementation
• Being an additional resource for the rest of the company outside of wind. (Explanation of permit, and use cases within.)
• Support refreshing crane training documentation
• Support the advancement of Crane Tracking system to ensure Mortenson has a world class preventative training and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field(Applicable Safety programs?)
• Minimum three years’ experience in the design, engineering, or construction industry with experience planning, leading and overseeing crane activities.
• Strong attention to detail to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint, as well as various crane planning software packages
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Experience with issue management, and investigation of crane related incidents
• Completed training in basic project management and supervision
• Current driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Crane application and mechanical understanding of the various systems that we analyze for lifts.
• Ability to use lift permit and explain matting concepts, distribution, etc.
• Geotechnical understanding of soils and reactions and failure modes.
• Knowledge of testing methods and tools for differing soil types.
• Ability to connect with various audiences to ensure training is being understood – craft workers, operators, riggers, site supervision, safety professionals.
• Sharing lessons learned from within the company and the industry – Best Practices, Investigation Results, Future initiatives

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $100,100 MIN - $150,200 MAX.

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.