CRAWLER CRANE SUPERVISOR
- Stony Plain, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Our reputation has been built on safety, reliability, and experienced people. From large industrial projects to complex heavy lifts, our team supports some of the most demanding projects in the region with modern equipment and highly skilled crews.
Position Overview
Energy Crane Service is seeking an experienced Crawler Crane Supervisor to oversee crawler crane assembly, disassembly, and operational support across our fleet.
This role is responsible for leading field crews during crawler crane builds and tear-downs, ensuring lifts and crane configurations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with manufacturer procedures and industry standards.
The position is based out of Stony Plain, Alberta, and requires travel to project sites throughout Western Canada and occasionally remote project locations.
Key Responsibilities
Crawler Crane Assembly & Disassembly
- Supervise and lead crews during crawler crane assembly and disassembly operations.
- Ensure crane configurations are completed according to OEM procedures and engineered lift plans.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with crane configuration, ground conditions, boom assembly, and lifting components.
- Support lift planning activities including rigging selection, sling angles, and load chart verification.
- Conduct pre-lift meetings and ensure proper communication and signaling procedures are followed.
- Provide technical guidance to operators and rigging crews during complex lifts.
- Provide supervision and instruction to operators, apprentices, and riggers.
- Ensure crews follow company safety procedures and industry best practices.
- Support skill development and competency growth across the crane team.
- Coordinate transportation of crane components, counterweights, mats, and rigging equipment.
- Work with dispatch and operations teams to ensure equipment is properly mobilized and configured for project requirements.
- Ensure all crane operations comply with applicable provincial regulations and manufacturer procedures.
- Participate in safety meetings, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Red Seal Mobile Crane Operator certification (required)
- 10+ years experience working with crawler cranes preferred (will consider candidates with strong demonstrated experience)
- Extensive experience supervising lattice boom crawler crane assemblies and disassemblies
- Experience with crawler crane manufacturers such as Liebherr, Demag, Kobelco, and Terex
- Strong knowledge of rigging practices, lift planning, and load chart interpretation
- Class 1 Driver’s License considered an asset
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a modern and diverse crawler crane fleet
- Stable employment with an established Alberta company
- A safety-focused team environment with experienced professionals
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Red Seal in Mobile Crane (required)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Supervise crews assembling and disassembling crawler cranes, ensuring configurations and lift operations follow manufacturer procedures, engineered plans, and safety requirements. Support lift planning and rigging, mentor crew members, coordinate equipment mobilization, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement activities.
Requirements
Requires Red Seal Mobile Crane Operator certification and extensive experience supervising lattice boom crawler crane assembly and disassembly; 10 or more years working with crawler cranes is preferred. Candidates should have strong rigging, lift planning, and load chart interpretation knowledge, with a Class 1 driver's licence considered an asset.
Skills
- Crawler Crane Assembly and Disassembly
- Crew Supervision
- Rigging
- Lift Planning
- Load Chart Interpretation
- Crane Configuration
- Risk Mitigation
- Safety Compliance
- Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes
- OEM Procedures
- Engineered Lift Plans
- Equipment Coordination
- Transportation Logistics
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision-Making
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
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- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Crawler Cranes
- Red Seal Mobile Crane Operator
- Crane Assembly
- Crane Disassembly
- Lattice Boom
- Liebherr
- Demag
- Kobelco
- Terex
- Rigging
- Lift Planning
- Load Charts
- Engineered Lift Plans
- OEM Procedures
- Crane Configuration
- Ground Conditions
- Boom Assembly
- Pre-Lift Meetings
- Signaling Procedures
- Crew Supervision
- Apprentice Mentorship
- Equipment Mobilization
- Counterweights
- Crane Mats
- Provincial Regulations
- Incident Investigations
- Class 1 Driver's Licence