Field Rigging Foreman — Lead Heavy Lifting Projects

Orion Placement; Kentucky; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the heavy hauling and rigging sector seeks a Lead Rigging & Heavy Lifting Foreman to supervise daily operations, assign crew, and coordinate with customers and dispatch. You will ensure safe work practices, develop scopes, and manage equipment to meet project timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in rigging, 2+ years in foreman leadership, and willingness to travel across Kentucky and surrounding states.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of rigging and/or heavy lifting experience.
• 2+ years of foreman or crew leadership experience.
• Extensive travel availability to Kentucky and surrounding states.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to meet safety-sensitive work requirements, including background screening and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily rigging and heavy lifting operations while assigning crew members to ensure efficient use of manpower and equipment.
• Establish and enforce safe work standards, operating procedures, and project expectations.
• Develop detailed project scopes, identify operational needs, and coordinate work schedules.
• Manage day-to-day field operations and ensure projects stay on track.
• Coordinate with customers, project teams, and office personnel regarding scheduling, mobilization, equipment, and crew requirements.
• Identify equipment needs and coordinate with dispatch to ensure equipment reaches the job site when needed.
• Maintain clear communication between field operations, customers, and internal teams throughout each project.
• Lead by example in maintaining safe work practices, completing Job Hazard Analyses, and following required safety procedures and training.
• Work effectively in outdoor environments and adapt to changing weather and job-site conditions.
• Support demanding heavy lifting and rigging projects requiring physical strength, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Skills

Rigging & Heavy Lifting

Field Leadership

Crew Coordination

Safety & Training

Communication

English Fluency

Tools

Gantry Systems

Unified Jacking Systems

Strand Jacks

Jack & Slide Systems

Job description

Confidential Employer in the heavy hauling and rigging sector seeks a Lead Rigging & Heavy Lifting Foreman to supervise daily operations, assign crew, and coordinate with customers and dispatch. You will ensure safe work practices, develop scopes, and manage equipment to meet project timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in rigging, 2+ years in foreman leadership, and willingness to travel across Kentucky and surrounding states.