Lead Cable Handler- Second Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the cable handling process inside the barge’s cable pan.
• Orchestrate the continuous “walking” of cable loops around the 30’ diameter crib, maintaining proper spacing and layering.
• Set the work tempo: signal to cable handlers when to slow, stop, or adjust as needed to synchronize with the cable feed rate from machinery.
• Provide real-time guidance to the 10 Cable Cribbing Laborers on shift (e.g., rotate personnel to avoid fatigue, “hold this loop here,” “next person take over walking”).
• Confirm each cable turn is neatly and securely arranged in the pan, using safe techniques to avoid kinks or crossovers. Inspect loops and connectors and reposition if necessary before moving on.
• Serve as primary liaison between the Crew Lead (Shift Supervisor) and the laborers in the crib. Ensure the crew implements any instructions from L3
  
  Harris’s site lead effectively.
• Assist with hands‑on tasks alongside the crew: e.g., physically walking loops of cable to relieve crew members, helping guide heavy connectors onto carts, etc., especially for tricky maneuvers or critical moments.
• Promote on‑site safety and quality: watch for any unsafe practices or signs of strain in cable; call for a pause if needed to correct an issue (e.g., reposition a mislaid loop). Support crew members in following correct procedures consistently.

• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial and marine operations that involve heavy cable or equipment handling.
• Familiarity with rigging, shipyard work, or telecom cable deployment strongly preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hour safety training.

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Job Description:

The Lead Cable Cribbing Person is a senior cable handler who provides on‑site leadership within the cable crib (barge cable pan). This position works alongside the crew, setting the pace and technique for safely coiling a long fiber‑optic submarine cable. Acting as the in‑crib team lead, this person ensures each cable loop is properly laid and communicates directly with the Shift Crew Lead and L3

Harris’s technical supervisor for any immediate adjustments.