JVIC- Crane & Rigging Foreman

Job Description

The Foreman supervises and coordinates craft workers to ensure all tasks are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role requires strong knowledge of technical installation requirements—including drawings, specs, and procedures—as well as hands‑on experience in rigging, signaling, and the safe movement of loads using cables, ropes, pulleys, cranes, and lifting devices. The Foreman selects and attaches rigging equipment, directs crane operations, inspects and repairs boiler system components, and ensures compliance with safety rules and work procedures. Success in this position requires strong problem‑solving skills, good communication, reliable transportation, proficiency with industrial tools, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates the activity with craft workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly and in a timely manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of the technical installation requirements for the work under his/her supervision, to include drawings, specifications, procedures, and codes
• Follows direction from supervisor
• Must have experience in rigging
• Must be able to obtain Zachry ETS signaling certification.
• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps
• Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes and chains to crane hook
• Gives direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material
• Inspect and repair all components of boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment
• Follow direction from Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools
• Must have reliable transportation
• Organization and time management
• Must have good problem-solving abilities
• Must have good aptitude and manual dexterity
• Good reading comprehension
• Ability to work with others – team player including good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations
• Must have knowledge of crane signals, operating a torch, and operate a plasma cutter
  
  
  

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
• Must be a team player and have effective communication skill in dealing with co-workers and any other work related contacts.
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
• Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
• Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
• Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training)
• Must have basic transportation knowledge in regards to moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must have reliable transportation.
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Qualification

• JVIC/ Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Previous experience in this position with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
  
  
  

JVIC (a Zachry Group Company) is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.