Lift Planner - Crane & Rigging

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The Lift Planner supports project crane and rigging operations by developing lifting plans, crane layouts, and routine rigging arrangements under the direction of the Project Rigging Engineer or another designated rigging professional. Responsibilities include compiling technical information, performing routine crane capacity checks and lift-planning calculations, and preparing drawings and supporting documentation for review.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering or technical background, or relevant discipline experience in crane operations, rigging, or lift planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical aptitude, strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to complete assigned work accurately under instruction and supervision.

This position will be based in the Houston office temporarily and will require relocation to project jobsite throughout the United States.

• Assist the Project Rigging Engineer in preparing and developing lifting plans and supporting documentation.
• Perform routine crane capacity and utilization checks using manufacturer load charts and approved crane configuration information.
• Develop crane layouts identifying crane and load locations, operating radii, and load paths.
• Develop routine rigging arrangements and specify slings, shackles, lifting beams, spreader beams, and other common rigging components, subject to review by the designated rigging professional.
• Perform basic lift-planning calculations, including load and rigging weights, sling loading, operating radius, crane capacity, and utilization.
• Prepare crane layouts and rigging arrangement drawings using AutoCAD
• Review construction drawings, equipment data, field dimensions, and other technical information required for lifting-plan development.
• Incorporate review comments and revisions into lifting plans and drawings, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and field personnel to obtain and verify information required for lift planning.
• Assist with field verification of crane locations, lifting geometry, access restrictions, and other site conditions affecting lifting operations.
• Complete assigned work within the established scope of responsibility and refer matters requiring additional technical or engineering judgment to the Project Rigging Engineer.
• Develop working knowledge of project crane and rigging requirements, applicable industry standards, crane load charts, rigging practices, and lift-planning methods.

• Basic understanding of crane operations, rigging equipment, and lifting practices.
• Basic understanding of ASME codes related crane and rigging work operations.
• Ability to perform calculations involving arithmetic, geometry, percentages, unit conversions, and basic trigonometry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software for preparing crane layouts and rigging arrangement drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, equipment data, and related technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and document technical information accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow technical direction, incorporate feedback, and work effectively under supervision.
• Initiative and a willingness to develop new technical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, construction, crane operations, and rigging personnel.

Professional Development

The Lift Planner will initially support routine lifting activities and assume progressively more complex assignments as competency and experience are demonstrated. Under the direction of experienced crane and rigging professionals, the individual will develop proficiency in crane selection, load-chart interpretation, rigging arrangements, crane layouts, lifting-plan development, and field application.

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