Job Summary
The Rigging Engineer is based to Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. reports to the Lead Rigging Engineer and provides operational and technical support to Bechtel rigging superintendents, field engineers, construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities
Attends constructability meeting at FEED / design phases of the projects to assist developing rigging execution plans including but not limited to foundation leave-outs, structure holds
Define scope of work for subcontract packages and work with contracts group to form heavy haul and heavy lift subcontract packages. Prepares technical specifications for bid packages.
Prepares rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging material and lift equipment
Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
Assesses and plans crane and heavy transport requirements and assists in the preparation of the Construction Equipment Schedule (CES) and budgets.
Serves as a point of contact for preparation of lift and haul plans.
Assists the Rigging Superintendent (RS) by providing the design support necessary for the rigging plan development.
Monitors general project rigging work operations to ensure rigging is performed in accordance with approved rigging plans.
Reviews and approves heavy or oversize/overweight haul plans and medium, critical, or heavy lift plans (including subcontract rigging submittals) in accordance with procedures prior to the start of the work.
Selects crane(s), lifting hardware, and equipment necessary for safe work execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts.
Provides operational and technical direction to rigging crews and to assigned construction engineers and construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. May provide operational guidance to senior management team.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintains contact with engineering regarding plant layout, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings.
Works closely with area superintendent and field engineering regarding constructability, construction equipment requirements (including crane sizes and locations), scheduling, ground preparations and temporary facilities (including crane pads and haul routes), required site sterilization, crane layout, and sequencing. Plans lifts, sequence work, and direct and approve lift plans.
Assists with maintaining contact with Traffic & Logistics regarding feasibility of heavy/oversize haul and barging/heavy-lift shipping and marine operations, temporary dock facilities and haul routes to site.
Assists with maintaining contact with Subcontracts regarding scope of work and technical reviews of submissions for lifting and heavy/oversize transport works.
Works with vendors and subcontractors, providing subject matter expertise in meetings and reviews regarding the execution of subcontract lifting and/or heavy oversized site transport.
Works closely with safety personnel regarding rigging-related safety procedures and requirements.
Assesses technical proposals of subcontractor heavy haul and heavy lift bid packages.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills
Engineering degree from a 4-year accredited university or 10+ years of experience in construction rigging engineering discipline
Previous Bechtel Rigging Engineering experience
Acknowledged industry expert understanding and experience in engineering for the use of lifting equipment, heavy lift cranes and specialized cranes, alternative heavy lifting systems, tailing techniques and equipment, rigging equipment, and transport/transfer of equipment, marine works, soil mechanics, load distribution systems, and structural design including ASME B30.20 BTH-1.
An advanced broad based theoretical knowledge in lifting/hauling equipment and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and legislation: the candidate is required to be fully knowledgeable and familiar with the legislation and code applying to lifting devices, rigging and heavy haul transport operations.
An advanced understanding of soil mechanics as it relates to lifting equipment and advanced ability in matting design to distribute crane loads into the ground.
Advanced CAD drafting ability (AutoCAD preferable).
Advanced technical knowledge and experience in engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics.
Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
Additional Information
Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.). Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required that may include but not limited to nightshift or split shift.
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
