Rigging Foreman

Position Summary

The Foreman is primarily responsible for supervising rigging services for on-site and mobile customers where field work or construction knowledge is required. The Foreman will supervise crews directly, ensuring timeliness and quality of work, in compliance with safety standards and customer specifications as required per job.

Supervision and Training

• Supervise various phases of rigging and crating tasks, and tailor supervisory activities to meet job specifications.
• Absorb hands-on or in-the-moment training for new and existing staff.
• Assist with hands-on or in-the-moment training for new and existing staff.
• Ability to promote and support teamwork and cooperation within and between the crews.

Performance Expectations and Reviews

• Establish clear performance expectations and review work performances at various stages and on job completions.

Tools and Equipment

• Maintain tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner and instruct others in the proper use and care of tools and equipment.

Professionalism and Customer Service

• Represent MEI professionally, courteously, and confidently with an orientation towards customer service and solutions.
• Address minor employee concerns, scheduling conflicts, or manpower issues.
• Offer job-related guidance to field personnel and clarify instruction when necessary.
• Ability to communicate job scope, big picture details, and envision successful outcomes.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide information or generate reports regarding differing jobs or projects, per management needs.

Compliance and Safety

• Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations and encourages this with others.

Travel and Mobility

• Travel to various job sites frequently and oversee work and assigned personnel as appropriate.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently climb ladders or stairs, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The General Foreman is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration, and high levels of noise.

Additional Requirements

• Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
• Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment.
• Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Take pride in your work and in the company.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
• Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.