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Bechtel

Lead Field Engineer - Rigging

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... The Lead Rigging Engineer provides operational and technical direction to assigned construction ...

Bechtel

Lead Rigging Engineer

Kemmerer, WY

$95K - $125K/yr

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... The Lead Rigging Engineer provides operational and technical direction to assigned construction ...

Bechtel

Lead Rigging Engineer

Kemmerer, WY · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... The Lead Rigging Engineer provides operational and technical direction to assigned construction ...

Bechtel

Crane/Rigging Superintendent

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... rigger qualification requirements. * Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline ...

Fulcrum Lifting, LLC

Rigging Specialist

Columbus, OH · Hybrid

$65K - $75K/yr

Experience selling into construction, oil amp; gas, renewables (wind), utilities, marine, mining, or heavy manufacturing. * Background as a working rigger, crane operator, technical sales in industry ...

Bechtel

Crane/Rigging Superintendent

Chandler, AZ

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... rigger qualification requirements. * Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline ...

Bechtel

Rigging Superintendent

Millersport, OH · On-site

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... rigger qualification requirements. * Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline ...

Bechtel

Rigging Superintendent

Millersport, OH

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... rigger qualification requirements. * Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline ...

Bechtel

Field Superintendent - Rigging

Cheyenne, WY

$106K - $154K/yr

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... Certified rigger/signal person. NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent * Certified crane operator, NCCCO ...

Coeur Mining

Warehouse Technician

Lovelock, NV · On-site

$27.33 - $36.15/hr

... strapping, rigging, and safety measures. * Successful completion of any formal or informal ... Experience in mining or heavy industry (preferred) * Basic computer skills (e.g., for inventory ...

Bechtel

Crane & Rigging Superintendent

NV · On-site

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... Certified rigger/signal person. NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent * Certified crane operator, NCCCO ...

Bechtel

Field Superintendent - Rigging

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$106K - $154K/yr

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... Certified rigger/signal person. NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent * Certified crane operator, NCCCO ...

AMECO

Rigging Repair Technician

Harrison, OH · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

As a Rigging Repair Technician, you will trouble shoot, repair, and service various types of ... mining, power, pharmaceutical/ biotech, general manufacturing, and infrastructure end markets

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How much do mining rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for mining rigger in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a mining rigger?

To thrive as a Mining Rigger, you need a strong understanding of rigging principles, load calculations, and safety procedures, often backed by a high-risk work license and industry training. Familiarity with rigging equipment, cranes, winches, and adherence to mine safety management systems is crucial. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication help ensure smooth coordination and hazard mitigation on site. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining workplace safety, minimizing accidents, and ensuring efficient material movement in mining operations.

Is a mining rigger job in demand?

Mining riggers are in demand in the mining and construction industries due to the need for skilled workers to install and maintain heavy equipment and structures. Employment opportunities often depend on industry activity, project size, and regional economic conditions, with certifications and safety training enhancing job prospects.

What challenges do mining riggers face, and how can they be addressed?

Mining Riggers often work in physically demanding and hazardous environments, where they are responsible for assembling, maintaining, and operating rigging equipment for moving heavy materials. Common challenges include adhering to strict safety protocols, managing equipment malfunctions, and working in confined or underground spaces. To address these challenges, riggers should participate in regular safety training, perform routine equipment inspections, and collaborate closely with team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely. Open communication and adherence to site-specific safety guidelines are essential for minimizing risks and ensuring successful operations.

What does a mining rigger do in mining?

A mining rigger is responsible for installing, maintaining, and dismantling heavy equipment and structures used in mining operations. They work with cranes, hoists, and rigging tools to ensure safe and efficient movement of machinery, often requiring certifications and adherence to safety protocols in challenging environments.

What is the difference between Mining Rigger vs Drilling Technician?

AspectMining RiggerDrilling Technician
CertificationsRigger certification, OSHA safety trainingDrilling certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentMining sites, outdoor, heavy machineryDrilling sites, outdoor, heavy equipment
Job ResponsibilitiesAssembling, maintaining, and operating rigging equipment for lifting heavy loadsOperating drilling equipment, setting up drills, and monitoring drilling operations

Mining Riggers and Drilling Technicians both work in mining environments and require safety certifications. While Mining Riggers focus on rigging and lifting operations, Drilling Technicians specialize in operating and maintaining drilling equipment. Both roles are essential in mining operations but differ in specific technical skills and daily tasks.

What is a mining rigger?

Mining Riggers are workers responsible for setting up, maintaining, and operating equipment used in mining operations, particularly for lifting and moving heavy materials or machinery. They assemble rigging gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, and ensure that loads are safely secured during transport. Mining Riggers play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency in both surface and underground mining environments. Their tasks often involve close coordination with other team members and strict adherence to safety protocols.
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Lead Field Engineer - Rigging

Bechtel

Cheyenne, WY • On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Bechtel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

272nd of 441 rated engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 297093
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Cheyenne, WY

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. The Tallgrass CCGT project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.
Job Summary:
The Lead Rigging Field Engineer is based to Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. reports to Project Field Engineer at the project site. The Lead Rigging Engineer provides operational and technical direction to assigned construction engineers, construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:
  • Provides technical guidance on rigging-related technical queries and the development of transport and lift strategies for project
  • Provides technical expertise to support rigging personnel and to develop rigging, transport, and lift strategies for project management and field engineering personnel
  • Establishes best practice in Bechtel through the development and maintenance of Bechtel's rigging-related procedures and standard work processes and monitors applications of and compliance of the processes and procedures
  • Provides operational and technical direction to rigging crews and to assigned construction engineers and construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging-related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. May provide operational guidance to senior management team.
  • Assists with maintaining contact with Traffic & Logistics regarding feasibility of heavy/oversize haul and barging/heavy-lift shipping and marine operations, temporary dock facilities and haul routes to site
  • Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes
  • Provides Procurement with input regarding subcontracts for specialist lifting and transport works
  • Liaises with subcontractors regarding the planning and execution of specialist lifting and transport works
  • Assists the Rigging Superintendent (RS) and/or CRE by providing the design support necessary for the rigging plan development
  • Maintains contact with engineering regarding plant layout, foundation design, vessel/module designs, provision for lifting, and verification of the suitability of imposed loadings
  • Prepares technical specifications for bid packages

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Reviews and approves medium and critical lift and transport studies when needed
  • Reviewing structural calculations of lift points or lifting devices to determine compliance to applicable standards - determine when an RPE or a graduate of an accredited college or university is required, identification of standards (ASME; BTH-1, Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices; AISC; others), stress levels and factor of safety for types of stress (compression, tension, shear and load combinations), design media review process, identification of various types of materials and environmental effects.
  • Experience with calculating slings and rigging hardware loading and effects on capacity - calculating sling loading using trigonometry, moment magnification factors on lifting attachments, forces and moments on lifting attachments and BTH lifters, cause of sling failures, types of sling protectors, sling cut protection and edge effects on slings, code requirements for "adequate" protection, D to d ratio
  • Load weight calculations - weight estimates, contingencies for estimates, load impact factors for various types of hoisting equipment, potential hold up of liquid, and load factors
    Calculating load center of gravity - calculating moments to determine center of gravity, potential danger of moving loads, potential danger of rotating loads and center of gravity lifting, the use of running blocks
  • Capable of determining pick points (lifting attachments) - design criteria for lifting attachments, custom designed or ASME B30.26, Rigging Hardware, type of lifting attachment, center of gravity and resulting load vectors to calculate stresses, qualification of lift points by analysis, qualification by inspection and load testing
  • Experience with multiple crane lifts and lift planning and load test planning and implementation for cranes, hoists, and equipment
  • Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes
  • Serves as POC for preparation of lift and haul plans
  • Selects crane(s), lifting hardware, and equipment necessary for safe work execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Acknowledged industry expert understanding and experience in engineering for the use of lifting equipment, heavy lift cranes and specialized cranes, alternative heavy lifting systems, tailing techniques and equipment, rigging equipment, and transport/transfer of equipment, marine works, soil mechanics, load distribution systems, and structural design including ASME B30.20 BTH-1.
  • Advanced CAD drafting ability (AutoCAD preferable).

Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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