Lead Rigging Engineer

Requisition ID: 296708  

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family  
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project  
• Work Location: Kemmerer, WY

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power.

Job Summary:

The Lead Rigging Engineer is based to Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. reports to Project Field Engineer at the project site. The Lead Rigging Engineer provides operational and technical direction to assigned construction engineers, construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. #LI-BH1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical proposals for lifting, heavy haul, and abnormal transport requirements.
• Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates.
• Reviews and approves medium and critical risk lift, heavy haul, and site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others.
• Coordinates approval for critical lift, heavy haul, and transport studies with a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE).
• Prepares conceptual lift, heavy haul, and transport studies.
• Develops and reviews critical rigging/heavy haul plans, lift/heavy haul data sheets, and formal calculations.
• Prepares lifting/heavy haul studies and arrangements for critical lifts.
• Provides technical guidance to other disciplines, such as Procurement & Contracts, regarding subcontracts for specialist lifting, heavy haul, and transport works.
• Offers technical direction to construction engineers, superintendents, and craft regarding rigging/heavy haul requirements.
• Provides technical input into the development of transport, rigging, heavy haul, and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements.
• May supervise the execution of lifting/heavy haul operations and abnormal site transport movements on a project, coordinating schedules with Project Controls.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Ensures compliance of rigging/heavy haul operations with approved plans and applicable codes.
• Provides expertise in the planning and execution of rigging/heavy haul activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Engineering degree from a 4-year accredited university required. PE preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in construction rigging engineering discipline.
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.
• Advanced CAD drafting ability (AutoCAD preferable).

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Acknowledged industry expert understanding and experience in engineering for the use of lifting equipment, heavy lift cranes and specialized cranes, alternative heavy lifting systems, tailing techniques and equipment, rigging equipment, and transport/transfer of equipment, marine works, soil mechanics, load distribution systems, and structural design including ASME B30.20 BTH-1.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Networks and connects with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertis.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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