Lead, Rigging & Lifting Ops — Onsite Aerospace

Piper Companies; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing assistance

Monthly stipend

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Manager, Rigging & Lifting Operations to join AST SpaceMobile in Western, Texas. This 100% onsite role leads critical rigging and lifting activities in a high-tech aerospace manufacturing environment, reporting to senior operations leadership.

Responsibilities include developing lift plans, training crews, reviewing configurations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across shifts. Strong supervision and safety expertise required.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in rigging, lifting, crane operations, or material handling
• Experience supervising teams in industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, or heavy industrial settings
• Experience executing critical lifts involving high-value equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, ASME standards, lift planning methodologies, and rigging best practices
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, lift plans, risk assessments, and 3D models
• Experience with digital planning, asset management, or maintenance tracking systems
• NCCCO Certified Rigger (CR) preferred
• Signalperson or Lift Director certifications preferred
• Formal rigging, crane, or lifting operations training strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead rigging, lifting, crane, and material handling operations across the facility
• Develop and enforce lift plans, SOPs, and critical lift requirements
• Review and approve rigging configurations, risk assessments, and safety controls
• Mentor three Rigging Supervisors and support scheduling and performance management
• Deliver training programs on rigging safety and equipment operation
• Maintain certification records and ensure competency requirements are current
• Oversee inspection and readiness of cranes, hoists, rigging gear, and equipment
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Ensure OSHA, NCCCO, ASME, LOTO standards and audits compliance

Skills

Rigging

Lifting operations

Crane operations

Heavy lift planning

Material handling

NCCCO certification

Lift Director

Signalperson

Team leadership

Read drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Manager, Rigging & Lifting Operations to join AST SpaceMobile in Western, Texas. This 100% onsite role leads critical rigging and lifting activities in a high-tech aerospace manufacturing environment, reporting to senior operations leadership.

Responsibilities include developing lift plans, training crews, reviewing configurations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across shifts. Strong supervision and safety expertise required.