Foreman Rigging

Zachry Group; Terrell (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a rigging and lifting supervisor to lead a crew in handling extremely large or heavy objects. You will supervise craft workers, apply technical installation requirements, and coordinate crane operations to ensure safe, efficient movements.

The role requires experience in rigging and the ability to obtain Zachry ETS signaling certification, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work with others.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Good problem-solving abilities and manual dexterity.
• Able to read and comprehend technical drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of crane signals and rigging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates craft workers to ensure safe, correct, and timely work.
• Apply knowledge of installation requirements from drawings, specs, procedures, and codes.
• Direct crane operator and hoisting engineers to move loads safely.
• Rigging loads using cables, blocks, and grappling devices.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and company values.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

NCCER Certification or NCCCO in rigging

Tools

Industrial hand tools

Power tools

Crane signals knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The position consists of specializing in the lifting and moving of extremely large or heavy objects.

Job Description

The position consists of specializing in the lifting and moving of extremely large or heavy objects.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the activity with craft workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly and in a timely manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of the technical installation requirements for the work under his/her supervision, to include drawings, specifications, procedures, and codes
• Follows direction from supervisor
• Must have experience in rigging
• Must be able to obtain Zachry ETS signaling certification.
• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps
• Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes and chains to crane hook
• Gives direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material
• Inspect and repair all components of boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment
• Follow direction from Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools
• Must have reliable transportation
• Organization and time management
• Must have good problem-solving abilities
• Must have good aptitude and manual dexterity
• Good reading comprehension
• Ability to work with others – team player including good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations
• Must have knowledge of crane signals, operating a torch, and operate a plasma cutter

Valued but not required skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Former Zachry employee
• Formal education/degree/certificate in construction, technical or trade school such as NCCER Certification or NCCCO in rigging.

Reports to Position

This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman, helpers, and laborers.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.