Rigging Foreman

Position

Rigging Foreman at MEI Industrial Solutions

We are hiring a Rigging Foreman responsible for supervising rigging services for on-site and mobile customers where field work or construction knowledge is required. The Foreman will supervise crews directly, ensuring timeliness and quality of work, in compliance with safety standards and customer specifications as required per job.

• Supervise various phases of rigging and crating tasks, and tailor supervisory activities to meet job specifications.
• Ensure all customer and MEI requirements are followed.
• Work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities while remaining professional.
• Assist with hands-on or in-the-moment training for new and existing staff.
• Promote and support teamwork and cooperation within and between crews.
• Establish clear performance expectations and review work performances at various stages and on job completions.
• Maintain tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner and instruct others in proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Represent MEI professionally, courteously, and confidently with a focus on customer service and solutions.
• Address minor employee concerns, scheduling conflicts, or manpower issues.
• Provide job-related guidance to field personnel and clarify instructions when necessary.
• Communicate job scope, big-picture details, and envision successful outcomes. Provide information or generate reports regarding differing jobs or projects as needed by management.
• Comply with company policies and procedures with emphasis on safety regulations and encourage this with others.
• Travel to various job sites frequently and oversee work and assigned personnel as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as necessary or requested.

• HS Diploma or GED; 3 years of experience as a rigging foreman and/or general foreman.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, or schematics as needed.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual English/Spanish helpful but not required.
• Ability to use mathematical concepts and units of measurement; basic geometry and trigonometry knowledge is helpful.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret technical instructions.
• Basic computer knowledge with Windows-based systems; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and/or company-specific software, or the ability to learn.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently climb ladders or stairs, stand, walk, sit, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The position may involve exposure to outdoor conditions, weekends, and holidays. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, vibration, and high noise levels.

Maintain a strong safety mindset for yourself and others at the job site. Work effectively in a high-functioning team environment. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance. Deliver the quality service MEI’s customers expect.

Note:

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties. MEI reserves the right to change or modify the job description as necessary.