Crane & Rigging Supervisor (Calgary, AB)

LOCATION

• 313 Exploration Avenue SE Calgary, AB T3S 0A2, Canada.
• HOURS : Monday through Friday, within business operating hours. Normal hours are between 8:00AM – 5:00 PM MST with the potential of billable OT during shutdowns.
• VEHICLE : A Company vehicle will be provided.

Responsibilities

• (including but not limited to) :
• Supervise and coordinate crane and rigging operations for various projects, ensuring timely and safe execution.
• Conduct site assessments, plan lifts, and determine the most effective rigging and lifting strategies.
• Lead a team of riggers, operators, and crew members, providing direction and guidance on job tasks.
• Ensure all crane and rigging activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and site supervisors to ensure proper coordination of equipment and resources.
• Perform visual inspections of cranes, rigging equipment, and job sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Train and mentor crew members, operators, apprentices in safe crane operation, rigging techniques, assembly/ disassembly and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare lift plans, job documentation, and reports for each project.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during crane and rigging operations and make decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Enforce guidelines outlined in the collective agreements and ensure unionized employees are following guidelines when submitting time. Work with admin to validate on site time entries are accurate.
• Ensure operators have completed work orders and have submitted labor hours on a daily basis. Verify that information is correct on all submissions.
• Review FLRA’s that have been submitted on a weekly basis, and ensure operators are aware of areas to improve on. Follow up with operators that require improvement.
• Conduct all work in a professional, ethical manner, leading by example to achieve a workplace where there is zero tolerance toward unsafe work behaviors.
• Conduct all work acting in the best interest of Sterling Crane and safety of all personnel.
• Be the first point of contact for any incidents and report all incidents to Branch Manager and HSE.
• At all times adhere by and enforce the companies Risk Sensitive Rules also known as RSR’s.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Crane Operator License, Class 1 Driver's license and clean Driver's Abstract. Ability to travel as needed for out-of-town projects.
• Servant leadership style focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of our people.
• Thorough knowledge of lifting equipment, rigging methods, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of safety standards (Z-150, ANSI, CSA, OH&S legislation, etc.) and crane inspection protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, lift plans, and engineering drawings. 3D crane planner software is considered an asset.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams.
• Understanding of Lean5S methods and how it applies to our industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
• Thorough understanding and ability to interpret the IUOE local 955 union's collective agreement.
• Advanced understanding of commercial rules & regulations, traffic act law, ELD’s, hours of service, load securement.

IMPORTANT

What We Offer

• Opportunities for advancement, career growth and professional development.
• A supportive and safety-focused work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge equipment and resources. Training provided on new company-owned assets.
• Advanced supervision training provided. Full access to our extensive training catalog.
• Opportunity to work with a safety-focused, industry-leading team.

Why Join Us?

Our Business