Rigging Trainer

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. The site rigging trainer maintains a working and active relationship with the site training manager to train craft personnel in crane, rigging and signaling operations.

• Maintains a working and active relationship with the project crane and rigging manager to train site‑specific rigging, bull‑rigging, and lifting operation programs.
• Supports craft training and qualification programs on the project.
• Conducts project‑specific training (Bull Rigging, Crane Operations, Rigging, etc.) as requested by the Rigging Manager/Project Trainer Manager.
• Ensures that the training and assessment programs are consistent with site procedures, guidelines and federal regulations.
• Schedules, coordinates and monitors training classes, facilities, times, participants and instructor evaluations.
• Provides training to all levels of helpers, journeymen, foremen and general foremen.
• Administers the craft qualification program, including crane and rigging operation skill assessments.
• Is responsible for Craft Competency Compliance to ES&H core processes and SWPP’s.
• Evaluates craft training needs and makes recommendations to the rigging and training management team for consideration of additional program development or project support.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.

• Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements.
• Technical knowledge and experience in construction engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics, and structural steel design.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy‑industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge in the administration and use of subcontracts; ability to interpret and understand contractor/subcontractor responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience in supervising personnel and administering subcontractors (preferred).
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• NCCER, NCCCO or equivalent Master Trainer.
• Project experience is a must.
• Rigging training and testing coordinator experience.
• Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritize, balance short and long‑term priorities.
• Good understanding of the construction industry.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Bechtel Competent Person Rigger Trainer (CPRT).
• Bechtel Qualified Crane Operator Examiner (QCOE).
• Bechtel Trainer for JLG/Sky Climber and Forklift qualification programs.
• Bechtel Rigging Safety Fundamentals Instructor.
• Bechtel specific Tank Rigging instructor.
• NCCER/NCCCO or equivalent crane practical Examiner (desired but not required).

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to