Field Engineering - Rigging

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide rigging specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure rigging activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the planning, review, and execution of rigging/heavy haul activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work  
• Provides technical guidance to construction engineers, superintendents, and craft regarding rigging/heavy haul requirements
• Prepares conceptual lift/heavy haul and transport studies 
• Provides technical input into the development of transport, heavy haul, rigging and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements 
• Assesses contractor technical packages for lifting and abnormal transport requirements 
• Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates
• Prepares and reviews medium risk rigging/heavy haul plans; prepares lift data sheets and formal calculations. Prepares and reviews medium lift/heavy haul and site transport plans submitted by contractors or others as a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) or coordinates the approval for critical lift/heavy haul and transport studies with a Bechtel CRE 
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with rigging/heavy haul operations with approved rigging/heavy haul plans and applicable codes
• Works with safety personnel regarding rigging/heavy haul-related safety procedures and requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.
• Strong English language communication and report writing skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a knowledge sharing approach.
• Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements of the client and other entities – to provide technical compliance and trainings.
• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage challenging multi-cultural relationships.
• Must be self-driven and able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management and/or peers.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements. Technical knowledge and experience in construction 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, and structural steel design.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities related to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy-industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge in the administration and use of subcontracts; ability to interpret and understand contractor/subcontractors’ responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite software programs, ability to prepare reports, and experience in 3D and 4D modelling software  
  • Knowledge and application of Zero Accident Safety Philosophy
  • Broad knowledge of Construction Standard Work Process Procedures

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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