Rigging Foreman - Heavy Lifts & Safe Crew Lead

Zachry Group; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ZACHRY Group is seeking a position focused on lifting and moving extremely large or heavy objects. The role requires oversight of up to 5–15 craft workers, rigging expertise, and adherence to safety rules.

You will guide crane operations, ensure safe handling of loads, and follow installation specifications across boiler systems and related equipment. The role demands teamwork and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others – team player including good communication with co-workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to safety rules and regulations at Zachry.
• Knowledge of crane signals, operating a torch, and operating a plasma cutter.

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 supervision, to include drawings, specifications, procedures, and codes.
• Follows direction from supervisor.
• 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

Skills

Industrial hand tools

Power tools

Rigging experience

Crane signals

Team player

Reading drawings/specs

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Communication with supervision

Education

NCCER Certification

NCCCO in rigging

Tools

Plasma cutter

Torch operation

Job description

ZACHRY Group is seeking a position focused on lifting and moving extremely large or heavy objects. The role requires oversight of up to 5–15 craft workers, rigging expertise, and adherence to safety rules.

You will guide crane operations, ensure safe handling of loads, and follow installation specifications across boiler systems and related equipment. The role demands teamwork and strong problem-solving abilities.