Rigging Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Field Oversight

Waymaker Resource Group; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymaker Resource Group, LLC is seeking a Rigging Subject Matter Expert to provide technical oversight for field rigging and lifting operations across complex projects in the U.S. This role focuses on interpreting engineered lift plans, verifying field conditions, and ensuring work is executed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.

The SME will guide field personnel, resolve technical challenges, and coordinate with crews, engineers, and project management to maintain safety and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in rigging and lifting operations.
• Ability to interpret engineered lift plans and load calculations.
• Strong field oversight and decision-making skills.
• Proven communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of field rigging, lifting, and heavy equipment handling activities.
• Interpret engineered lift plans, rigging drawings, load calculations, and technical specifications.
• Verify field setups and load requirements against approved plans.
• Guide field personnel in rigging procedures and resolving technical challenges.
• Identify discrepancies between plans and field conditions and coordinate resolutions.
• Coordinate with crews, field supervision, engineers, and project management to support safe execution.
• Ensure lifting activities comply with applicable standards, safety requirements, and approved procedures.

Skills

Rigging expertise

Heavy lifting operations

Field oversight

Technical interpretation

Tools

Rigging equipment knowledge

Job description

Rigging Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Field Oversight

About Waymaker Resource Group, LLC

Waymaker Resource Group is a client's 'single gateway' for large scale maintenance, construction and operational improvement projects. With a focus on long-term operational reliability and technology-led project delivery, Waymaker Resource Group has successfully provided both materials and equipment as well as critical staffing to multiple US federal, commercial and international clientele.

Waymaker Resource Group is unlike any other project management or consulting firm you've worked with. Our focus on establishing a vast network of resources to aid our clients has allowed us to maintain the integrity and vision of every project we partner on.

Rigging Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Field Oversight

We are seeking a Rigging Subject Matter Expert to provide technical oversight and guidance for field rigging and lifting operations. This role focuses on interpreting and implementing engineered rigging plans, verifying field conditions and equipment configurations, and ensuring work is executed safely and in accordance with approved plans and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of field rigging, lifting, and heavy equipment handling activities.
• Interpret engineered lift plans, rigging drawings, load calculations, and technical specifications.
• Verify field setups, rigging configurations, equipment positioning, and load requirements against approved plans.
• Guide field personnel in implementing rigging procedures and resolving technical challenges.
• Identify discrepancies between approved plans and actual field conditions and coordinate appropriate resolution.
• Coordinate with rigging crews, field supervision, engineers, and project management to support safe execution.
• Ensure lifting activities comply with applicable standards, safety requirements, and approved procedures.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in rigging, heavy lifting, or complex lifting operations.
• Strong technical expertise in interpreting and implementing engineered rigging and lift plans.
• Knowledge of rigging equipment, load calculations, lifting configurations, and field execution requirements.
• Experience providing field oversight, technical guidance, or supervision during lifting operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

This is an opportunity to apply specialized rigging expertise in the field, ensuring engineered plans are properly implemented and complex lifting operations are executed safely and effectively.