Senior Crane & Rigging Lead — Critical-Lift Expert

Fermi America; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermi America in Amarillo, Texas seeks a Crane & Rigging Specialist to act as the owner-side authority for every lift on the Matador project. You will plan, review and oversee heavy lifts to ensure safety, on-schedule completion and no equipment damage.

Responsibilities include approving lift plans, verifying weights and rigging configurations, coordinating with engineers, EPC contractors and crane vendors, and maintaining lift documentation and incident reporting in Aconex and related systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in crane operations, rigging or lift planning; at least 5 years on heavy industrial, power generation or refinery construction.
• Current NCCCO Rigger Level II and NCCCO Signalperson certifications.
• Demonstrated experience planning and directing critical lifts above 100 tons, including tandem and multi-crane picks.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, ASME B30.5, B30.9, B30.20, B30.26, and ASME P30.1.
• Ability to read load charts, engineering drawings, OEM lifting instructions and ground bearing studies.
• Proficiency with lift planning software (3D Lift Plan, Liebherr LICCON, KranXpert or equivalent).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction.
• Valid driver's license; ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve lift plans for standard and critical lifts per the site Lifting & Rigging Program.
• Classify critical lifts: over 75% of rated chart capacity, multi-crane or tandem picks, lifts over occupied or energized areas, personnel platforms, and high-value OEM equipment.
• Verify load weights, center of gravity, rigging configurations, ground bearing pressure and crane mat design against OEM data and engineered drawings.
• Coordinate with engineering on lifting lugs, spreader bars, and temporary works that need PE-stamped design.
• Conduct periodic audits of pre-lift meetings and Job Hazard Analyses; sign off lift permits.
• Observe critical lifts in person and monitor wind, weather and exclusion zones.
• Exercise stop-work authority when conditions, equipment or personnel do not meet plan.
• Verify frequent and periodic crane inspections per OSHA standards; audit certifications.
• Audit site rigging gear inspections and the color-code and tagging program; remove defective gear from service.
• Verify operator certification status before work starts; deliver or coordinate rigging training.
• Review contractor lifting plans and crane mobilization submittals; support procurement on crane rental scope.
• Coordinate lift windows with schedule, OEM reps, laydown and heavy-haul logistics.
• Maintain lift plans, inspection records and certifications in project systems; report near-misses and incidents.

Skills

NCCCO Rigger II

NCCCO Signalperson

Lift planning

Load chart interpretation

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

3D Lift Plan

Liebherr LICCON

KranXpert

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC knowledge

Job description

Fermi America in Amarillo, Texas seeks a Crane & Rigging Specialist to act as the owner-side authority for every lift on the Matador project. You will plan, review and oversee heavy lifts to ensure safety, on-schedule completion and no equipment damage.

Responsibilities include approving lift plans, verifying weights and rigging configurations, coordinating with engineers, EPC contractors and crane vendors, and maintaining lift documentation and incident reporting in Aconex and related systems.