Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III in Houston to provide advanced technical leadership for critical lifts, rigging, and heavy transportation on large industrial projects. You will collaborate with construction management, engineering, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient lift planning and execution.

Strong background in crane operations and lift studies is essential. Responsibilities include reviewing lift plans, selecting equipment, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience supporting rigging, heavy lift, heavy haul, equipment installation, construction engineering, or industrial construction activities.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial projects (petrochemical, LNG, power, mining, EPC) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of crane operations, lift planning, rigging practices, heavy transport methodologies, and field construction execution.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and executing lift plans and engineered lift studies.
• Understanding of load calculations, crane capacities, rigging hardware, lifting devices, ground bearing pressures, and transportation requirements.
• Experience supporting installation of large process equipment, modules, vessels, and complex mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of rigging, lifting, safety, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, and project leadership.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, engineering drawings, lifting studies, and project planning tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for heavy lift, rigging, transportation, and equipment installation activities.
• Assist planning and execution of critical lifts, engineered lifts, and specialized rigging operations.
• Review lift plans, rigging studies, engineering calculations, transportation plans, and execution procedures.
• Assist teams with selection and application of cranes, lifting devices, and rigging hardware.
• Support constructability reviews and lifting risk assessments.
• Verify lifting activities comply with project specs and regulations.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, logistics, and subcontractors for execution.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support field supervision during critical lift activities and provide technical guidance.
• Review equipment delivery, staging, transportation, positioning, and installation plans.
• Participate in job hazard analyses, safety reviews, lift readiness assessments, and field audits.
• Monitor progress and suggest improvements for safety and efficiency.
• Support contractor evaluations and review subcontractor methodologies.
• Prepare technical reports, lift analyses, and project documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of rigging standards and practices.

Skills

Rigging & heavy lift operations

Lift planning

Crane operations

Engineering calculations

Field coordination

Safety compliance

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Engineering CAD

Lift planning software

Job description

Job Description - Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III (HOU04H7)

Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III - HOU04H7

Company : Worley

Primary Location

USA-TX-Houston

Job

Construction

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 15, 2026

Unposting Date

Reporting Manager Title : Senior Director, Project Delivery Services

Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III

Play an integral role in delivering sustainable infrastructure and industrial construction projects that support the world’s evolving energy, chemicals, and resources needs. As a Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III, you will provide advanced technical expertise and field support for critical lifting, transportation, and rigging operations that are essential to successful project execution.

Working closely with construction management, engineering, subcontractors, crane operators, and field supervision, you will help ensure heavy lift and rigging activities are properly planned, executed, and completed safely and efficiently. Your experience will support operational excellence, workforce safety, productivity, and successful project delivery across complex industrial construction environments.

Purpose of the role

At Worley, we are committed to delivering sustainable change by bridging today’s energy and resource demands with the transition to a more sustainable future. The Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III plays a critical role in this journey by providing technical expertise and field coordination for heavy lift and rigging activities on major industrial projects.

This role serves as a subject matter expert for lifting and rigging operations, supporting construction teams in the development, review, and execution of lift plans, transportation activities, equipment installation strategies, and field execution methods. Through strong technical knowledge and collaboration, you will help ensure safe and efficient lifting operations while supporting project schedule, quality, and operational objectives.

You will be responsible for

• Providing technical expertise for heavy lift, rigging, transportation, and equipment installation activities.
• Supporting the planning and execution of critical lifts, engineered lifts, and specialized rigging operations.
• Reviewing lift plans, rigging studies, engineering calculations, transportation plans, and execution procedures.
• Assisting project teams with the selection and application of cranes, lifting devices, rigging hardware, and specialized equipment.
• Supporting constructability reviews, execution planning activities, and lifting risk assessments.
• Verifying that lifting and rigging activities comply with project specifications, applicable regulations, and company requirements.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, procurement, logistics, and subcontractor organizations to support successful execution.
• Identifying potential safety, schedule, logistical, or operational risks associated with lifting and transportation activities and recommending solutions.
• Supporting field supervision during critical lift activities and providing technical guidance as required.Reviewing equipment delivery, staging, transportation, positioning, and installation plans.
• Participating in job hazard analyses, safety reviews, lift readiness assessments, and field audits.
• Monitoring work progress and providing recommendations to improve efficiency, safety, and execution performance.
• Supporting contractor evaluations and reviewing heavy lift and rigging subcontractor execution methodologies.
• Preparing technical reports, lift analyses, execution recommendations, and project documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen rigging standards, lifting practices, and construction execution performance.

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

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What you’ll bring to the role

You are a highly experienced construction specialist with advanced knowledge of rigging, crane operations, heavy transportation, and equipment installation activities. You possess strong technical judgment and practical field experience supporting complex industrial construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent trade qualification supported by extensive industry experience.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience supporting rigging, heavy lift, heavy haul, equipment installation, construction engineering, or industrial construction activities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major industrial, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, power generation, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of crane operations, lift planning, rigging practices, heavy transport methodologies, and field construction execution.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and executing lift plans and engineered lift studies.
• Understanding of load calculations, crane capacities, rigging hardware, lifting devices, ground bearing pressures, and transportation requirements.
• Experience supporting installation of large process equipment, modules, vessels, structural assemblies, and complex mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable rigging, lifting, safety, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, and project leadership.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, engineering drawings, lifting studies, and project planning tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.