AST SpaceMobile · 1 day ago
Shift Supervisor – Rigging & Lifting
Midland, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. The Shift Supervisor – Rigging & Lifting is responsible for directing all rigging and lifting activities during their assigned shift, ensuring safe and compliant execution of lifts while leading a rigging team and coordinating with various departments.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Lift Director for the assigned shift
Supervise all rigging and lifting operations involving sensitive or high-value equipment
Review and validate lift plans, load paths, and equipment setups before each lift
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, and internal safety procedures
Lead, mentor, and support a five-person rigging team
Assign daily tasks, allocate manpower, and ensure operational readiness
Conduct team meetings, pre-lift briefings, and shift safety discussions
Provide performance feedback and support employee skill development
Enforce proper rigging techniques, PPE usage, and lifting protocols
Conduct inspections of rigging gear, tag out unsafe items, and maintain equipment readiness
Participate in incident reviews and contribute to corrective action planning
Communicate lift requirements, timing, and risk considerations with production and maintenance teams
Coordinate with engineering on lifting needs related to special tooling, assemblies, or sensitive components
Document lift activities, equipment usage, and shift reports for the Rigging/Lifting Manager
Support ongoing training initiatives for rigging personnel
Assist with evaluating team competency, certifications, and development needs
Promote continuous improvement in safety, execution quality, and rigging best practices
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
3–5 years of rigging or lifting experience in manufacturing, aerospace, construction, or similar industrial environment
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to read lift plans, engineering drawings, and risk assessments
High attention to detail and strong situational awareness
Commitment to safety and procedural compliance
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in shop-floor environments with noise, temperature variation, and active lifting operations
Ability to work near cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment
Preferred
Technical training in rigging or lifting operations preferred
Prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred
Rigging certification preferred (e.g., NCCCO Rigger Level I or II, or equivalent)
Signalperson certification a plus
Experience conducting critical lifts or working with sensitive/high-value equipment
Working knowledge of crane operations, lift planning, and rigging hardware
MS Office Suite
Ability to interpret digital drawings and lift-plan documents
Experience with maintenance or lifting-equipment tracking tools (preferred)
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit Partners
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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