Mei Rigging Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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Full Time Operations Chantilly, VA, US

Looking for career opportunities, an employer who develops their people, a place to make your mark? If so, we are looking for you. Since our founding in the early 1990s, MEI Rigging & Crating has grown into one of the largest providers of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, industrial storage, crating, and export packing services in the United States. Our day-to-day operations are guided by our shared values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results and this has positioned us to provide exceptional service to customers of all sizes ranging from Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Food Processing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Institutional companies to every industry in between. Our people are our best asset, and we invest in training, support, and providing the proper tools needed to succeed. If you are looking to be a part of a great team,

• Plan, coordinate and schedule work crews and equipment to each job including travel, load time and non-job-related projects and tasks.
• Assign and dispatch of work crews every morning to job sites and yard projects based on customer and MEI requirements ensuring employees are assigned to job/projects in accordance with their skill set.
• Utilize computer and organization skills to dispatch/assign equipment (MEI and rentals) and tools to crew per job requirements including scheduling of equipment repairs.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute all required paperwork to appropriate groups (crew, accounting, operations management) related to the job, change orders, assignment of crew and equipment, safety, JHA’s (job hazard analysis) and works closely with mechanic to schedule equipment maintenance, repairs, & inspections
• Perform data entry into software applications and/or Microsoft Excel for labor and equipment.
• Monitor, review, edit, and adjust labor hours on employee timecard and payroll, preparing final review and approval by manager.
• Update dispatch job board daily by adding and cancelling pending and confirmed jobs
• Coordinate, track, and schedule drop off and pick up of all equipment and rentals related to jobs, including equipment from other MEI locations.
• Communicate daily with job foreman and drivers for efficiency of scheduling and dispatch.
• Responsible for all activities of the rigging operation from job site management to dispatching of crews.
• Develop, plan, and implement schedules for rigging crew in alignment with customer direction.
• Participate in the hiring, coaching, training and performance of rigging crew members with best management practices.
• Work closely with safety personnel in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations and reporting and equipment or property damage incidents, investigations, and reporting.
• Consistently demonstrate professional conduct representative of MEI corporate mission, vision, and values.

• HS diploma with continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree a plus.
• Minimum two (2) years proven dispatching and/or operations experience or comparable field preferably withing the rigging, crane, logistics, or transportation industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Prior supervisory background or knowledge preferred.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of staff.
• Ability to make judgement calls, problem-solve, or act with limited information.
• Ability to manage multiple people, job sites, and/or resources simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal, management, supervisory and project management skills.
• Highly self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to excel and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations preferred.
• Embraces company Values, Vision, Mission, and Culture.
• Possess creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Standard office environment including work at a computer terminal. Work can involve extended periods of sitting and walking and lifting up to 40 pounds. Must be able to drive to customer job sites and walk, stand, and move around customer job sites.

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.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program