Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Ironworker / Rigging Foreman to join our team at MECO and lead crews on projects across various job sites. This position requires a leader who can safely and efficiently oversee ironwork and rigging operations while managing daily field documentation and crew performance. This is a travel-based role. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of ironworkers and rigging crews on industrial job sites
- Plan and execute rigging operations, steel erection, equipment setting, and material handling
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA safety standards, company policies, and client requirements
- Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture
- Conduct and document daily safety meetings, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs)
- Complete and submit all required daily reports, including production tracking, equipment usage, etc.
- Manage employee timekeeping and verify accuracy of hours worked
- Communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, and clients
- Identify and resolve job site issues to maintain productivity and schedule
- Train and mentor crew members as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial ironwork and rigging
- Proven experience in a foreman or leadership role preferred
- NCCER certification required
- OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred)
- Strong knowledge of rigging practices, equipment, and safety procedures
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job specifications
- Experience with field documentation including JSAs, PTPs, daily reports, and timekeeping
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to travel regularly for project assignments
- Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required
- Willingness to work in varying weather and job site conditions