Senior Rigger & Weight-Handling Supervisor

ORBIS Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps seeks a Rigger Supervisor to oversee weight handling gear, rigging operations, and crane movements on navy-related projects. The role requires strong knowledge of rigging practices and the ability to direct crane operators and coordinate with shipyard teams.

Candidates should possess substantial experience in heavy industrial rigging, be proficient with lift planning, and ensure safety during docking and undocking evolutions.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of rigging experience in a heavy industrial work environment such as ship building or outfitting or commercial building construction.
• Knowledge of common rigging operations on U.S. Naval Surface Ship and Submarine platforms.
• Proficient with installation, removal, and repositioning of machinery, structural members, heavy equipment or other loads.
• Proficient at estimating weights and center of gravity of loads and selecting lifting gear.
• Proficient using multipoint suspension techniques to maneuver loads.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, assemble, repair and install complex weight handling gear and rigging.
• Attach hoisting gear from crane hooks to ships or shipyard equipment and move heavy loads precisely.
• Position and secure loads on trucks, trailers or railcars for safe transport.
• Direct cranes and similar equipment to move items in and out of dry docks, ships or buildings.
• Estimate sizes and weights of items for lifting using chain falls and crane hooks.

Skills

Rigging supervision

Crane operation

Weight handling

Load securement

Team leadership

Tools

Shackles

Chain hoists

Wire rope

Job description

International Executive Service Corps seeks a Rigger Supervisor to oversee weight handling gear, rigging operations, and crane movements on navy-related projects. The role requires strong knowledge of rigging practices and the ability to direct crane operators and coordinate with shipyard teams.

Candidates should possess substantial experience in heavy industrial rigging, be proficient with lift planning, and ensure safety during docking and undocking evolutions.