SSG Rigging and Technical Subject Matter Expert Job Bethesda area,Maryland USA,Engineering

SSG Rigging and Technical Subject Matter Expert
USA Remote

OVERVIEW:

The Security Solutions Group (SSG) Rigging and Technical Expert serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Aviation Security (AVSEC) equipment and associated movement activities. This role provides technical oversight, detailed planning, and on-site supervision of rigging and lifting operations at airports and secure facilities. This role is responsible for developing and approving rigging and lift plans, identifying and managing rigging related risks, supervising critical lift activities, and evaluating rigging subcontractor qualifications and performance.

This role ensures that all AVSEC rigging operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and project standards

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the technical SME for all SSG AVSEC equipment, providing authoritative rigging, lift planning, and load-control expertise to leadership, project managers, and field teams
Manage K2 warehouse operations, inventory control, and jobsite box delivery ensuring accurate inventory tracking, proper storage, material traceability, and equipment availability
Develop Project Rigging Plans in coordination with project management, site stakeholders, rigging vendors, and control changes to rigging plans and field conditions through impact evaluation and mitigation of deviations
Coordinate and conduct rigging path site-walks to identify constraints, access routes, obstructions, load limits, and safety considerations, as needed for complexity
Maintain and update the Risk Assessment Log for rigging and equipment-related activities to identify hazards, evaluate impacts, and support risk-based decision-making
Collaborate with the Safety Manager to ensure SSSP equipment movement and rigging requirements are communicated, implemented, and enforced in field operations
Oversee rigging vendor qualification and approval, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and applicable union, PLA, and prevailing wage requirements
Escalate subcontractor nonconformities and field deviations promptly and support corrective actions via documented follow-up
Provide on-site supervision at the start of rigging activities to verify rigging plan execution, safety controls, and compliance based on jobsite complexity. Coordinate with on-site union representatives to support compliant execution, address day-to-day issues, and assist with conflict de-escalation; escalate labor-relations matters per established protocol
Ensure lift plans, permits, and safety briefings are completed and verified before work begins
Exercise stop-work authority when conditions do not meet approved plans or safety criteria
Communicate responsibilities, hold points, and decision authority to field teams and subcontractors to ensure consistent execution
Support Business Development (BD) efforts by providing technical input related to rigging scope, risks, equipment handling, and OEM coordination
Serve as a technical liaison with OEMs and rigging vendors to address equipment handling requirements and potential injury or damage risks
Provide daily project feedback through project management system documenting progress, issues, risks, and corrective actions
Capture and communicate rigging lessons learned, performance results, and improvement opportunities to leadership and project management to drive continuous improvement of rigging practices, tools, and operational controls

QUALIFICATIONS:

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification or within 30-days of hire
Hold a valid journeyman-level license/certification in the applicable trade (as required by the jobsite jurisdiction), or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Formal risk assessment training or equivalent documented experience (e.g., Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Risk Assessment, or Safety Risk Management)
Experience supervising complex rigging operations in secure, industrial, or aviation environments
Strong working knowledge of rigging methods, lift planning, load calculations, and safety controls
Proven experience in rigging plan development, site walk execution and rigging risk assessment
Experience evaluating rigging subcontractor qualifications, safety programs, and field performance
Direct experience with union structures and work rules sufficient to support compliant project execution
Ability to communicate effectively with union representatives in the field, help de-escalate issues, and coordinate resolution through established project and labor-relations channels. Ability to document and maintain risk assessment logs and corrective actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills for daily site reporting and stakeholder coordination
Familiarity with OEM equipment handling requirements
Prior experience supporting aviation security, airport, or TSA-related projects, preferred

Required Skills/Attributes:

Strong attention to detail
Clear written communication skills
Ability to work…