Rigging Superintendent

United States Digital Space LLC; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead Rigging Superintendent to lead a team providing rigging/heavy haul engineering support for a large 1.3 GW project in Millersport, OH. You will review transport studies, determine equipment needs, develop project strategies, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure qualified rigging resources are available for planned work scopes.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 8–14 years of experience in large-scale construction, with strong

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience (or 12–14 years).
• Experience on large-scale industrial or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of rigging operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and piping drawings and specifications.
• Experience with lifting plans and equipment.
• Familiarity with SWPP and heavy lift classification.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rigging Superintendent and supervise discipline leads.
• Provide oversight and technical direction to subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to validate manpower and rigger qualifications.
• Review weekly work plans to ensure rigging resources meet planned scopes.
• Identify scheduling concerns and elevate to construction management.
• Order tools and equipment needed for lifting operations.
• Inspect lifting beams, spreader bars, slings, and maintain storage.
• Enforce zero-accident safety requirements in the operation.

Skills

Large-scale projects

Rigging operations

Lifting plans

Survey coordination

SWPP & heavy lift

Reading drawings

Coordination & problem-solving

Document control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 297196

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Grade: 26
• Position to be Panel Interviewed? No
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Millersport, OH
• Employee Referral Amount:

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to the company is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team to provide rigging/heavy haul engineering support to a large project. You will review and approve transport studies, determine equipment requirements, develop strategies for project management, assign work tasks, and monitor progress. Your team will ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

• May serve as Lead Rigging Superintendent, providing discipline supervision of superintendents
• Provides oversight & technical direction to subordinates and subcontractors.
• Coordinates with Superintendents and the Lead Project Rigging Engineer to validate manpower and rigger qualification requirements.
• Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline superintendents to ensure the project has the rigging resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes.
• Ensures that scheduling concerns and constraints are identified and elevated to the construction management team.
• Order tools and equipment needed for lifting operation
• Overall responsibility to inspect lifting beams, spreader bars, slings, etc., and keep them in proper storage and optimal conditions.
• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with large-scale industrial or infrastructure construction projects
• Strong understanding of rigging operations
• Knowledge and experience preparing and understanding lifting plans of mechanical equipment
• Experience with survey coordination
• Understanding of SWPP, heavy lift classification
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical & piping drawings and specifications
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with document control systems

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, the company has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, the company has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at the company.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, the company has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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