Crane & Rigging Superintendent Primoris Energy Services

Position Overview:

Were looking for a Crane & Rigging Superintendent / Lift Director to lead all crane operations rigging activities and critical lift planning on our power generation and industrial construction projects. You bring extensive experience managing crane fleets directing complex lifts and ensuring every pick is planned and executed safely on simple-cycle combined-cycle and large industrial facilities.
In this role youll serve as the on-site authority for all lifting operationsfrom mobilization through demobilizationcoordinating closely with project leadership craft disciplines and equipment vendors to keep our projects moving safely and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Crane & Lift Operations

• Serve as the designated Lift Director for all critical heavy and complex lifts on site
• Plan coordinate and supervise all crane and rigging operations from mobilization through demobilization
• Develop and review critical lift plans including load charts rigging configurations ground bearing calculations and swing radius studies
• Direct crane positioning setup and operation for equipment sets steel erection vessel installation and module placements
• Oversee crane and rigging activities including:
• Hydraulic cranes crawler cranes and rough-terrain cranes
• Tower cranes and self-erecting cranes as applicable
• Specialized transport and heavy-haul rigging
• Multi-crane tandem lifts and engineered lift procedures
• Manage on-site crane fleet logistics including crane sizing selection mobilization scheduling and utilization tracking
• Coordinate crane work windows load paths and exclusion zones with all site disciplines

Rigging & Equipment

• Oversee all rigging operations including sling selection shackle sizing spreader bar design and below-the-hook lifting devices
• Ensure all rigging gear is inspected certified and properly maintained per OSHA and ASME standards
• Manage rigging inventories track certifications and ensure proper storage and handling of rigging equipment
• Coordinate with third-party crane vendors rigging suppliers and engineered lift consultants

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all lifting operations comply with OSHA crane and rigging standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) ASME B30 standards and site-specific requirements
• Conduct pre-lift meetings task hazard analyses and lift-specific safety briefings for every critical pick
• Verify operator qualifications certifications and medical fitness for all crane operators on site
• Enforce exclusion zones barricading requirements and communication protocols during all lifting operations
• Conduct daily crane inspections and ensure compliance with annual and periodic inspection requirements
• Investigate and document any crane or rigging incidents near-misses or equipment deficiencies

Coordination & Leadership

• Lead and supervise crane operators riggers oilers and signal persons on site
• Coordinate with project management engineering safety and other craft superintendents on lift sequencing and schedule integration
• Conduct daily job briefings toolbox talks and pre-task planning for crane and rigging crews
• Monitor productivity crane utilization and rigging labor efficiencyadjusting plans to support project milestones
• Review drawings equipment weights lift studies and work packages to ensure proper execution
• Interface with inspectors client representatives crane vendors and third-party engineers
• Identify and resolve field issues constructability concerns and lift conflicts
• Support equipment setting alignment and turnover activities

Qualifications:

Required

• 1020 years of experience in crane operations and rigging on heavy industrial or power generation projects
• Proven experience as a Lift Director Crane Superintendent or Rigging Superintendent on large-scale projects
• Direct experience on gas turbine simple-cycle combined-cycle or similar power generation facilities
• Strong knowledge of crane types capacities load charts and operational limitations:
• Hydraulic crawler rough-terrain and tower cranes
• Multi-crane tandem lift operations
• Expertise in rigging engineering including sling angles load factors center of gravity calculations and below-the-hook device selection
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA crane and rigging regulations (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) and ASME B30 standards
• Experience developing and executing critical lift plans with engineered rigging solutions
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings equipment arrangement drawings vendor lift data and specifications
• Strong understanding of ground bearing pressure crane mat requirements and site access planning for heavy lifts
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Preferred

• NCCCO certification (Crane Operator and/or Lift Director)
• NCCER Rigging certification or equivalent trade credentials
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience on utility-scale or large industrial EPC projects
• Familiarity with 3D lift planning software (e.g. Cranimax LiftPlanner or equivalent)
• Familiarity with both union and non-union work environments
• Experience with heavy-haul transport hydraulic gantry systems or jack-and-slide operations

Work Environment:

• Ability to work extended hours nights weekends and shutdown schedules as project needs require
• Comfortable working in industrial environments including elevated work areas around heavy equipment and outdoor conditions in all weather
• Willingness to travel or work at remote project locations

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical Dental Vision and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan ESPP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage For our Furry Friends
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction maintenance and engineering services for power generation oil and gas chemical pipeline utilities and distribution and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR) having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information please visit.

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining gas processing chemical/petrochemical hydrogen power generation mining pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation safely on-time and within budget.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor contactHR.

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