Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Hoisting and Rigging Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$176K/yr - $267K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Hoisting and Rigging Engineer to serve as the Subject Matter Expert for crane, hoist, and rigging safety processes. The role involves designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing hoisting and rigging systems while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Information TechnologyMarket ResearchSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide civil, structural, and mechanical engineering solutions to complex issues and problems that require in-depth analysis and frequent use of ingenuity and creativity
Conduct technical tasks and support the design and redesign of both large and small projects to include siting, integrity, suitability, and compatibility
Participate as a member of multidisciplinary teams which utilizes experience in hoisting and rigging safety applications to design unique solutions for systems following established codes and standards
Conduct technical or operational projects and/or support research efforts by adhering to the highest standards of personnel and facility safety while guiding the execution of high-energy, multi-hazard system demonstrations and experiments
Collaborate in the development of innovative methods and technology and incremental advancement of knowledge
Participate in formal and informal design reviews by presenting design materials to inter-organization and external audiences and managing the requirements and specifications used for engineered safety systems
Prepare safety and engineering support documentation and reports needed for successful execution of experiments
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide solutions to highly-complex issues/problems that require in-depth analysis of multiple tangible and intangible factors and where a high-degree of ambiguity exists around techniques and approaches
Use independent judgment and considerable latitude to establish and accomplish objectives
Develop new ideas and redefine customer requirements that impact organizational operations or directions
Direct technical tasks within the development and implementation of comprehensive crane, hoist, and rigging safety programs for ENG with application of applicable DOE, OSHA, ASME, and other standards and regulations
Develop and implement safety policies and procedures for hoisting and rigging
Act as primary liaison for ENG with DOE organizations and LLNL ES&H team on hoisting and rigging compliance, regulations, training, research and design solutions, and information dissemination
Participate as a member of the Institutional Hoisting and Rigging committee
Qualification
Required
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
Professional Engineer license in Civil, Civil/Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
Demonstrated experience in hoisting and rigging systems and related civil and/or mechanical engineering, including advanced knowledge of and aptitude toward design, structural, validation, testing, suitability, and evaluation of conformity with applicable codes and standards
Advanced application and development of technical, business, or operational principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to independently contribute to technical projects or support of programs using creativity and innovation
Advanced experience with ANSI, ASME, and OSHA lifting equipment requirements, which includes performing or validating calculations and crane/ hoisting & rigging system designs
Applied experience with DOE or equivalent US government requirements for hoisting, rigging, and material handling
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to direct and mentor other team members
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical or operational information and provide advice to management, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders
Advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend, and implement actions/solutions for moderately complex problems
Advanced experience working independently and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people and organizations, managing complex projects, and meeting schedules
Preferred
Expert level application and development of technical, business, or operational principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to independently contribute to technical projects or support of programs using creativity and innovation
Subject matter expert knowledge and application of highly-advanced concepts of civil and/or mechanical design and analysis
Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and advise senior management, external sponsors, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders
Subject matter expert knowledge of systems engineering principles, practices, and applications for hoisting and rigging applications and regulations
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
G
Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
D
David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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