Global Marine Crane & Rigging Lead

Offshore Aviation Group; Piney Point (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Aviation Group is seeking a Marine Crane & Rigging Manager to lead crane maintenance, lifting operations, rigging safety, and operator development across the fleet and shoreside operations.

The role develops maintenance plans, trains crane operators, and ensures equipment readiness while coordinating with Port Engineers, Port Captains, vessel Masters, and engineering teams to support demanding maritime missions. Frequent travel worldwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining marine or offshore cranes, including lifting operations from vessels.
• Previous responsibility for supervising crane operators, rigging teams, or lifting operations.
• Current crane operator certification appropriate to relevant equipment and operating environments.
• Strong working knowledge of rigging practices, load charts, lifting limitations, hydraulic and mechanical systems, and equipment inspection.
• Experience developing maintenance schedules, operating procedures, lift plans, and personnel training programs.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer manuals, technical drawings, inspection reports, and applicable operating requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills, with the ability to manage priorities across multiple vessels and locations.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to safely perform vessel access, equipment inspections, and practical field duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Crane Maintenance & Equipment Readiness: Develop, implement, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance plans for company cranes, lifting appliances, and associated rigging equipment.
• Lifting Operations & Rigging Safety: Establish and maintain company procedures for crane operations, rigging, equipment inspections, and lift planning.
• Operator Management, Training & Qualifications: Provide companywide functional supervision of crane operators, establishing consistent operating standards and performance expectations.

Skills

Marine crane operations

Lifting operations

Crane maintenance planning

Staff supervision

Training delivery

Education

Crane operator certification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Offshore Aviation Group is seeking a Marine Crane & Rigging Manager to lead crane maintenance, lifting operations, rigging safety, and operator development across the fleet and shoreside operations.

The role develops maintenance plans, trains crane operators, and ensures equipment readiness while coordinating with Port Engineers, Port Captains, vessel Masters, and engineering teams to support demanding maritime missions. Frequent travel worldwide is expected.