Rigging Engineer

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** Relocation Authorized:
National - Single*
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** Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project*
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* Work Location:

Pecos, TX*
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# Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

We are seeking an experienced candidate to be the Rigging Engineer for the project in Pecos, Texas. The candidate will mobilize on a long-term (camp) assignment to the project in Pecos, TX. This position is contingent upon project award.

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Job Summary:

The Rigging Engineer (CRE) is based to Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. reports to Project Lead Rigging Engineer and Project Field Engineer and provides operational and technical support assigned construction engineers, construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. This position will be based in Infrastructure GBU Kilby Power Project in Pecos, TX. The Rigging Engineer will support all craneage activities related to the installation of multiple General Electric 7HA Simple Cycle power generating systems and their auxiliary support systems.  

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# Major Responsibilities:

+ Define scope of work for subcontract packages and work with contracts group to form heavy haul and heavy lift subcontract packages. Prepares technical specifications for bid packages.

+ Prepares rigging plans, calculations, and specifications for rigging material and lift equipment.

+ Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.

+ Assesses and plans crane and heavy transport requirements and assists in the preparation of the Construction Equipment Schedule (CES) and budgets.

+ Serves as a point of contact for preparation of lift and haul plans.

+ Assists the Rigging Superintendent (RS) by providing the design support necessary for the rigging plan development.

+ Monitors general project rigging work operations to ensure rigging is performed in accordance with approved rigging plans.

+ Reviews and approves heavy or oversize/overweight haul plans and medium, critical, or heavy lift plans (including subcontract rigging submittals) in accordance with procedures prior to the start of the work.

+ Selects crane(s), lifting hardware, and equipment necessary for safe work execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts.

+ Provides operational and technical direction to rigging crews and to assigned construction engineers and construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. May provide operational guidance to senior management team.

+ Maintains contact with engineering regarding plant layout, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings.

+ Works closely with area superintendent and field engineering regarding constructability, construction equipment requirements (including crane sizes and locations), scheduling, ground preparations and temporary facilities (including crane pads and haul routes), required site sterilization, crane layout, and sequencing. Plans lifts, sequence work, and direct and approve lift plans.

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Education and Experience Requirements:

+ Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

# Required Knowledge and

Skills:

+ Previous Bechtel experience is preferred.

+ An advanced broad based theoretical knowledge in lifting/hauling equipment and techniques.

+ Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and legislation: the candidate is required to be fully…