[Remote] Rigging Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. is hiring a Rigging Engineer to provide technical support to construction personnel on rigging and bull rigging processes. The role prepares and reviews rigging and lift plans, selects lifting equipment, and coordinates with project teams to support safe, code-compliant construction and transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging material and lift equipment
• Prepares bull rigging plans for the project under Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineers direction
• Reviews / approves bull rigging plans under Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineers direction
• 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
• Calculates slings and rigging hardware loading and effects on capacity – calculating sling loading using trigonometry, moment magnification factors on lifting attachments, forces and moments on lifting attachments and BTH lifters, cause of sling failures, types of sling protectors, sling cut protection and edge effects on slings, code requirements for “adequate” protection, D to d ratio
• Maintains contact with engineering regarding plant layout, structural design, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings
• 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
• 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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year accredited university (or international equivalent) with 2–5 years of relevant experience, including experience in construction rigging engineering; or 6–9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• Previous bull rigging lift plan experience
• Acknowledged industry 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
• Basic 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 intermediate ability in structural design as it relates to lifting equipment and basic structures
• Understanding of soil mechanics as it relates to lifting equipment and advanced ability in matting design to distribute crane loads into the ground
• Intermediate CAD drafting ability
• Knowledge of Bechtel's “Zero Accidents” safety program
• AutoCAD preferable

Benefits

• National-family relocation authorized

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