Crane Operator / Rigger Foreman

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Crane Operator/Rigger Foreman to support a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role provides technical leadership for crane and rigging teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant lifting operations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate cranes safely in accordance with NAVFAC P-307 and related standards.
• Supervise and direct rigging personnel, ensuring compliance with lift plans, safety requirements, and proper hand‑signal communication.
• Inspect rigging tools, slings, and lifting devices, removing defective equipment and maintaining documentation.
• Prepare, review, and execute lift plans, evaluating loads, weather, and site conditions before and during operations.
• Coordinate daily work activities, monitor progress, and report safety or equipment concerns to management.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience operating cranes and performing rigging operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, passport validity, and visa clearance for overseas deployment.
• Experience supervising or leading crane and rigging personnel is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a remote, austere environment and meet medical, security, and deployment requirements.

Required skills

• Crane operation and rigging techniques.
• Knowledge of NAVFAC P-307 standards and crane hand‑signal procedures.
• Lift‑plan development and execution.
• Equipment inspection and maintenance documentation.