Senior Crane & Rigging Supervisor

Bechtel; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Rigging Superintendent for the Lake Charles, LA project. You will supervise cranes and rigging craft professionals, ensuring safe operations and compliance with Bechtel and regulatory standards.

You will lead safety meetings, develop JHAs, and coordinate with subcontractors and labor for resource planning and training. Strong communication and scheduling skills are essential for on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Requires heavy industrial direct hire construction experience.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret crane manual and load charts.
• Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging equipment and hardware.
• Ability to develop 3-week look-ahead schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership and safety meeting facilitation.
• Ensure crane and rigging operations comply with Bechtel procedures and regulations.
• Develop relevant Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Manage all site cranes, setup, relocation, and safe operation.
• Oversee crane operator qualifications and certifications.
• Ensure personnel are trained, competent, and compliant with standards.
• Inspect site for unsafe conditions and take corrective action.
• Coordinate safety training with Environmental Safety and Health.
• Review subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization/demobilization.
• Plan manpower and equipment to execute the job.
• Monitor craft personnel to ensure specs and schedules.
• Interface with labor/IR for recruitment and training programs.
• Prepare reports on construction progress and forecasts.
• Implement corporate project policies within area of operation.

Skills

Heavy industrial construction

Oil and gas experience

Excellent communication

Crane and rigging knowledge

Rigging equipment knowledge

3-week look-ahead scheduling

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Rigging Superintendent for the Lake Charles, LA project. You will supervise cranes and rigging craft professionals, ensuring safe operations and compliance with Bechtel and regulatory standards.

You will lead safety meetings, develop JHAs, and coordinate with subcontractors and labor for resource planning and training. Strong communication and scheduling skills are essential for on-site execution.