Field Superintendent - Rigging

Bechtel Global Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 106,900 - 154,700; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Rigging Superintendent to supervise cranes and rigging operations across multiple locations including Reston, Houston, and Cheyenne. You will ensure ES&H leadership, compliance with Bechtel and OSHA standards, and the development of JHAs while coordinating crane operations, certifications, and look-ahead scheduling to support project milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5–12 years of relevant construction experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience, or 9–12 years without a degree.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generation construction is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and project documentation.
• Ability to read crane operator manuals and load charts.
• Certified rigger/signal person and crane operator qualifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Bechtel procedures, OSHA, and project requirements.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Manage site cranes, rigging operations, and crane operator qualifications.
• Coordinate safety training with Environmental Safety and Health organization.
• Plan manpower and equipment to execute work; monitor progress.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations on recruitment and training.
• Review weekly work plans and ensure adequate rigging resources.

Skills

Industrial construction

Oil & gas

Computer literacy

Codes & standards

Communication

Crane & rigging

Rigging inspection

Look-ahead scheduling

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 296997

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Cheyenne, WY, Houston, TX, Reston, VA
• Salary Range for only Reston, VA: $106,900 - $154,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant)

Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. The Tallgrass CCGT project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary

The RiggingSuperintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the cranes & riggingdiscipline. Supervises and directs cranes & riggingcraft professional, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to their department. This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
• Ensure that all crane and rigging operations comply with applicable Bechtel procedures, OSHA standards, federal, state, county, and local regulations, and customer and project-specific requirements.
• Engage in the development of relevant Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Manage all site cranes during operation in accordance with established processes and procedures, including safe usage, site relocation, assembly/disassembly of telescopic RT/AT and lattice boom crawler cranes, safe rigging, raising and lowering of long-boom cranes, proper setup, and evaluation of site ground-bearing conditions for crane pads.
• Manage site Crane Operator Examiners (COEs) and the crane operator qualification program, including verification of operator certifications, state licenses, and medical certificates.
• Ensure assigned personnel are properly qualified for their tasks (e.g., crane signaling), trained, competent, aware of their responsibilities, and compliant with all applicable standards, requirements, and safe work practices.
• Inspect the site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health organization.
• Review and approve subcontractor equipment and personnel mobilization and demobilization activities.
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute assigned work.
• Monitor craft professional activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and schedules.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations regarding craft recruitment and training programs.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and identify training and development opportunities for crane and rigging personnel.

Additional Responsibilities

• Review craft time records using established automated systems.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including construction progress summaries, craft workforce forecasts, and expenditure forecasts.
• Implement applicable corporate and project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate procurement activities to obtain required materials.
• Manage rigging equipment and hardware, including forecasting, inventory control, and rigging loft operations.
• Review weekly scheduled work plans with discipline superintendents to ensure adequate rigging resources and qualifications are available to support planned work.
• Identify and elevate scheduling concerns and constraints to the construction management team.
• Supervise and coordinate daily rigging construction activities with direct-hire personnel and subcontractor representatives.
• Ensure the safe execution of rigging activities in accordance with applicable SWPPs and legislative codes and standards.
• Coordinate and ensure the availability of cranes, SPMTs, heavy haul equipment, and rigging hardware required to execute lifting and transportation activities.
• Provide direction to Rigging/Heavy Haul General Foremen and Foremen to support project rigging and heavy haul initiatives.
• Ensure rigging team members assigned to each task possess the necessary skills and qualifications to execute work safely and effectively.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical disciplines from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant work experience, or 9-12 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree

Required Knowledge and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified rigger/signal person. NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent
• Certified crane operator, NCCCO, NCCER or equivalent
• Qualified OSHA crane inspector
• Qualified crane A/D Director

Additional Information

Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards/Benefits

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