Cranes & Rigging Superintendent
Bechtel
- Gregory, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to their department including but not limited to: preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings
- Manage all site cranes per processes and procedure requirements in regards to safe usage, site relocation, assembly/disassembly of telescopic RT-AT and lattice boom crawler cranes, safe rig up and safe raising-lowering of long boom cranes, proper set up, proper usage and site ground bearing conditions regarding build out of earth and timber crane pads
- Manage site COE's (crane operator examiners) and crane operator qualification program including crane operator certifications, state licenses and medical certificates verifications
- Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches
- Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor
- Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility
- Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization
- Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job
- Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules
- Interface with Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs
- Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire craft labor to execute work
- Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate cranes & rigging personnel
- Review craft time records using established automated tools
- Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the 90 day and four-week look ahead schedules for labor and equipment
- Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts
- Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls
- Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within their assigned area(s) of operation
- Coordinate and implement established area operational plans
- Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials
- Assist in performing construction testing as required
- Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management
Basic Qualifications:
- University/B.S degree in Engineering or Construction Management plus 6 years of experience or 10 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree
- Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken
- Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
- Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
- Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
- Certified Crane Operator, experienced as A/D director for all types of mobile cranes
- Ability to read and interpret crane manufactures operators manual and load charts
- Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging hardware
- Ability to develop 3 week look ahead schedule in regards to crane operations
- Monitor and track utilization of all site cranes
- Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast
- Certified rigger/signal person. NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent
- Certified crane operator, NCCCO, NCCER or equivalent
- Certified OSHA crane inspector
- Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) certification