Job Description
The Rigging Foreman is a mid-level position. He is responsible for leading work crews and workers engaged in the lifting and moving of materials, and machines, while utilizing power operated equipment such as hoists, winches, cranes, etc. The Rigging Foreman typically works under direct supervision, expected to work long hours, and subject to working weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all rigging and lifting activities, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and method statements. Familiar with heavy lift plans and procedures;
• Assists and determines the proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project;
• Assists with the set-up of crane;
• Conducts basic loading of heavy lift projects by rigging the crane equipment and ensuring the proper use of each equipment method;
• Directs crane operators to move equipment to and from work areas;
• Ability to optimize resources (manpower, equipment and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the project;
• Ensures that work crews are properly supplied with tools, equipment and materials. Prevents the misuse of equipment, materials and tools;
• Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related project and engineering documentation. Keeps records of all work completed and completion of “Action Lists”;
• Specifies locations for movement of machinery using knowledge of various methods of sliding and lifting equipment;
• Directs workers engaged in splicing ropes and metal cables to form hoisting slings;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
