Rigging Foreman-Houston, TX

MEI Industrial Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial service provider in Houston is seeking a Foreman responsible for supervising rigging services. Key duties include managing crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing training. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role and a strong command of technical manuals and blueprints. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a rigging foreman and/or general foreman.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, or schematics.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rigging and crating tasks, ensuring quality and safety.
• Assist with training for new and existing staff.
• Communicate job scope and provide reports to management.

Skills

Supervising rigging services

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Windows-based systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Foreman is primarily responsible for supervising rigging services for on-site and mobile customers where field work or construction knowledge is required. The Foreman will supervise crews directly, ensuring timeliness and quality of work, in compliance with safety standards and customer specifications as required per job.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise various phases of rigging and crating tasks, tailoring supervisory activities to meet job specifications.
• Ensure all customer and MEI requirements are being followed.
• Work under pressure and remain professional while coordinating numerous activities.
• Assist with hands‑on or in‑the‑moment training for new and existing staff.
• Promote and support teamwork and cooperation within and between the crews.
• Establish clear performance expectations and review work performances at various stages and upon job completions.
• Maintain tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner and instruct others in the proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Represent MEI professionally, courteously, and confidently, oriented toward customer service and solutions.
• Address minor employee concerns, scheduling conflicts, or manpower issues.
• Offer job‑related guidance to field personnel and clarify instructions when necessary.
• Communicate job scope, big‑picture details, and envision successful outcomes; provide information or generate reports regarding differing jobs or projects per management needs.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, giving special attention to safety regulations and encouraging compliance among others.
• Travel to various job sites frequently and oversee work and assigned personnel as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as necessary or requested.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent; 3 years of experience as rigging foreman and/or general foreman.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, or schematics when needed.
• Strong command of the English language, including reading and written communication; bilingual in English/Spanish helpful but not required.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; knowledge of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry helpful.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer knowledge using a Windows‑based system; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) or company‑specific software, or the ability to learn.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently climb ladders or stairs, stand, walk, sit, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment, and perform daily duties; physically reach with hands and arms, pull handles, and grasp equipment; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The General Foreman is subject to exposure to extreme year‑round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays. The employee may also be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock, vibration, and high levels of noise.

Additional Requirements

Work with a top‑of‑mind awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high‑functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a General Foreman and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.