Senior Heavy Lift & Rigging Supervisor

Yackandandah Community Development Company; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

401K match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Heavy Lift Manager to supervise heavy lift, rigging, crane, and drydocking operations across government ship repair and commercial projects. You will coordinate with riggers, crane operators, drydock personnel, and safety teams to ensure compliance with NAVSEA, OSHA, and ASME standards.

The role requires leadership of high-risk teams, proficiency in lift planning and drawings interpretation, and coordination of vessel movements and barge load-outs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in heavy rigging, crane operations, drydocking, and complex fabrication moves.
• Experience in Government Ship Repair, DOD contracting, or commercial marine environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NAVSEA, ASME B30 standards, and rigging/crane/drydock safety regulations.
• Supervisory experience managing crews in high-risk industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, rigging plans, drydock plans, and lift procedures.
• Proficient in lift planning and drydock sequencing software, plus Microsoft Office Suite.
• NCCCO Certification or equivalent preferred.
• TWIC card and ability to obtain security clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews including riggers, crane operators, heavy equipment operators, and drydock personnel.
• Approve rigging and docking methods and ensure all team members are trained and certified.
• Promote safety culture by reinforcing teamwork, accountability, and adherence to protocols.
• Direct operations including crane activities, rigging methods, lift planning, drydock sequencing, and barge load-outs.
• Maintain certifications, inspections, and documentation for cranes, rigging equipment, and drydock systems.
• Oversee preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and readiness.
• Direct barge load-outs and coordinate with engineering and project management teams.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety culture

Lift planning

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

NCCCO Certification or equivalent preferred

Tools

Lift planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Keel is seeking a Heavy Lift Manager to supervise heavy lift, rigging, crane, and drydocking operations across government ship repair and commercial projects. You will coordinate with riggers, crane operators, drydock personnel, and safety teams to ensure compliance with NAVSEA, OSHA, and ASME standards.

The role requires leadership of high-risk teams, proficiency in lift planning and drawings interpretation, and coordination of vessel movements and barge load-outs.