Crane and Rigging Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

SUPERVISES: Crane, Rigging, and Forklift Operator Personnel

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Crane operators.
• Manage riggers.
• Manage forklift operators.
• Be responsible for training and certification of crane operators, riggers and forklift operators.
• Oversee all heavy lifts and movements.
• Maintain all certificates for lifting equipment and gear.
• Responsible for the inspection of all lifting gear and equipment.
• Oversees sourcing and distributing of information to Foremen
• Oversees liaising with and directing outside contractors
• Accountable for monitoring resource levels and the distribution of these resources
• Oversees the maintenance of safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensures Austal’s policies are being followed
• Accountable for ensuring all Foremen under their control are complying to the Ten Fundamental Rules of Supervision
• Provide constant feedback to Foreman regarding: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale
• Oversees  all timesheets are processed and allocated daily
• Provides motivation, maintains morale and minimizes confrontation
• Review and recommend day rates in conjunction with Foremen
• Maintain succession plan.  Identify Key personnel and implement training programs

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least 10 years experience in crane and rigging operations
• Must be a certified crane operator and forklift driver
• Shipbuilding experience preferred

TOOLS: Not applicable

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to assign work

DISCRETION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline, recommend pay increase, transfers, promotions, discharges, and process grievances

LIAISES WITH:  All production departments, Site Services, and Supply Chain

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.