Multi-Trade Supervisor - Rigging

Organization Overview

The Production Division within Brookhaven National Laboratory's Facility & Operations (F&O) Directorate provides mechanical, architectural, and civil services to build, support and maintain the Lab's infrastructure.

Position Description

As part of the Civil of the Facilities and Operations Directorate, our Multi-Trade Rigging Supervisor is responsible for the first line supervision of the Site Rigging Team in the Production Division. In this role, you will coordinate and direct the work of assigned staff. Direction of work includes assignment, training, scheduling, grievance handling, and technical direction.

This position reports to the General Supervisor of Roads, Mason, Grounds & Sanitation, Rigging and Heavy Equipment. The regular hours of operation/shift for this position are Monday to Friday 8am to - 4:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain records and report on employee attendance, performance, work of the unit, and rigging inventory inspections.
• Ensure safety and adequacy of the equipment for applications and prepare rigging plans for pre-engineered and critical lifts.
• Perform work requirement analysis, job layout, equipment selection, material orders, and labor hour estimates.
• Work closely with F&O personnel, other craft supervision in a multi-craft environment, and department coordinators to perform technical work planning and job layout, tracking, and completion of work orders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 10+ years' related experience in the applicable construction and maintenance trades; which must include several years' rigging experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience in the rigging field.
• Experience working with preventive and corrective Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) software systems (Maximo preferred), estimating, project planning and the ability to coordinate and schedule multi-craft activities.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the operation of, but not limited to: trucks, trailers, tractor truck / trailer combinations, industrial lift trucks (fork lifts), cranes (conventional lattice boom and hydraulic) including ability to calculate or determine safe lifting capacities using load charts, scales, dynamometers, jacks (conventional, air, various), dollies, skates, casters, chain falls, hoists, slings, shackles, load securement and other specialized rigging equipment and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computers and software applications.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills, including:
  • Ability to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with customers, fellow workers and supervisors.
• Able to communicate technical information on all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated understanding and applicability of ES&H practices in field work.
• Must have a telephone and must provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Class A CDL with endorsements.
• Crane operator's license.
• Experience with Maximo.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• Physical coordination, dexterity, and balance.
• Standing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to do moderate lifting 15-30 lbs.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders.
• Work outdoors / cold environments.
• Work in warm environments.
• Fork truck operation.
• Use of a respirator and other related safety equipment.
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

Other Information:

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $97850 - $151650 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.