Senior Rigging & Heavy Lift Construction Lead

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III in Houston to provide advanced technical leadership for critical lifts, rigging, and heavy transportation on large industrial projects. You will collaborate with construction management, engineering, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient lift planning and execution.

Strong background in crane operations and lift studies is essential. Responsibilities include reviewing lift plans, selecting equipment, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience supporting rigging, heavy lift, heavy haul, equipment installation, construction engineering, or industrial construction activities.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial projects (petrochemical, LNG, power, mining, EPC) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of crane operations, lift planning, rigging practices, heavy transport methodologies, and field construction execution.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and executing lift plans and engineered lift studies.
• Understanding of load calculations, crane capacities, rigging hardware, lifting devices, ground bearing pressures, and transportation requirements.
• Experience supporting installation of large process equipment, modules, vessels, and complex mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of rigging, lifting, safety, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, and project leadership.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, engineering drawings, lifting studies, and project planning tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for heavy lift, rigging, transportation, and equipment installation activities.
• Assist planning and execution of critical lifts, engineered lifts, and specialized rigging operations.
• Review lift plans, rigging studies, engineering calculations, transportation plans, and execution procedures.
• Assist teams with selection and application of cranes, lifting devices, and rigging hardware.
• Support constructability reviews and lifting risk assessments.
• Verify lifting activities comply with project specs and regulations.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, logistics, and subcontractors for execution.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support field supervision during critical lift activities and provide technical guidance.
• Review equipment delivery, staging, transportation, positioning, and installation plans.
• Participate in job hazard analyses, safety reviews, lift readiness assessments, and field audits.
• Monitor progress and suggest improvements for safety and efficiency.
• Support contractor evaluations and review subcontractor methodologies.
• Prepare technical reports, lift analyses, and project documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of rigging standards and practices.

Skills

Rigging & heavy lift operations

Lift planning

Crane operations

Engineering calculations

Field coordination

Safety compliance

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Engineering CAD

Lift planning software

Job description

Worley is seeking a Rigging/Heavy Lift Construction Specialist III in Houston to provide advanced technical leadership for critical lifts, rigging, and heavy transportation on large industrial projects. You will collaborate with construction management, engineering, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient lift planning and execution.

Strong background in crane operations and lift studies is essential. Responsibilities include reviewing lift plans, selecting equipment, and coordinating with