Bechtel Corporation · 4 hours ago
Regional Certified Rigging Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a leading global company that has successfully completed over 25,000 projects worldwide since 1898. They are seeking a Regional Certified Rigging Engineer to provide operational and technical direction for rigging-related construction processes across various business units, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective execution of heavy lift operations.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for heavy lift and heavy haul operations across M&M, NS&E, and M&T GBUs
Coordinate with engineering teams on plant layout, foundation design, vessel/module design, lifting provisions, and load verification
Assess and plan crane and heavy transport requirements; support preparation of Construction Equipment Schedules (CES) and associated budgets
Provide recommendations for equipment selection related to heavy lift and heavy haul operations
Define scope of work for subcontract packages and collaborate with Contracts to establish heavy lift/heavy haul subcontracts
Prepare technical specifications and evaluate technical proposals for subcontractor bid packages
Develop rigging execution plans and review/approve medium and critical lift and transport studies
Select cranes, lifting hardware, and equipment to ensure safe execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts
Monitor compliance with approved rigging plans, applicable codes, and safety standards; conduct audits to verify adherence
Provide operational and technical guidance to subordinates, subcontractors, and rigging crews; advise senior management as needed
Coordinate with Traffic & Logistics on feasibility of heavy/oversize haul, barging, and marine operations
Provide input to Procurement for specialized lifting and transport subcontracts.Prepare rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging materials and lifting equipment
Deliver rigging training courses for site personnel as required
Collaborate with safety personnel to ensure compliance with rigging-related safety procedures
Represent Bechtel in meetings with vendors and subcontractors, providing technical expertise on lifting and transport execution
Support BEO equipment personnel with operational expertise
Stay current with industry practices and developments to enhance safety and deliver commercial advantages to Bechtel
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
International experience includes proven work as a Certified Rigging Engineer on construction projects outside the country of origin
Industry expertise spans Heavy Lift and Heavy Haul Operations, covering lifting equipment and heavy lift cranes, specialized cranes and alternative lifting systems, tailing techniques and rigging equipment, transport and transfer of equipment, marine works and soil mechanics, and load distribution systems and structural design
Technical proficiency includes advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as ASME B30.20 and BTH-1, along with advanced CAD drafting skills, with AutoCAD preferred
Specialized knowledge encompasses barge crane operations, marine offloading facilities, piling equipment, and matting design
Safety and compliance expertise reflects a strong understanding of the Bechtel ES&H Handbook, Core Processes, and the 'Zero Accidents' safety program
Additionally, there is industry influence through the ability to engage with associations and contribute to the development of codes and best practices for rigging safety
Preferred
PE license preferred (or international equivalent)
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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