Crane Operations Manager
Edisonrefertalent, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join the Clean Energy Revolution. Become a Crane Operations Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role you will lead safe, compliant, and efficient crane and heavy‑lift operations that support critical infrastructure, construction, and maintenance work. You will partner closely with field leaders, contractors, and safety teams to plan complex lifts, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a safety‑first mindset, and proven leadership in high‑risk operational environments.
As a Crane Operations Manager, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
Develop departmental policies and procedures and assist in the development of corporate policies and procedures.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects, determine scope, budget, timeframes, form teams, assign tasks, and manage resources and issues.
Oversee and ensure that all fleet personnel maintain precise adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Supervise, train, coach, and guide operations staff.
Develop business cases to support fleet right‑sizing, asset procurement, and disposal.
Manage and ensure existing and upcoming projects and contracts have the necessary assets to complete work and that functional teams are prepared to provide support.
Develop, maintain, and effectively implement fleet‑related acquisition, disposal, and salvage processes.
Ensure that processes and systems are in place to keep the organization apprised of vehicle acquisition status.
Support periodically the TSD Rentals 24x7 Duty line and corporate IMT efforts.
Protect all physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly manage private customer data and proprietary information with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
Five or more years of combined experience performing or supervising fleet operations.
Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
3+ years of experience overseeing crane or heavy‑lift operations in utility, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
Demonstrated expertise in lift planning, critical lift reviews, and rigging methodologies.
Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ANSI, ASME, and utility safety standards.
Experience managing union and/or contractor workforces in a regulated environment.
Strong incident investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation experience.
Proven ability to lead safety culture improvements and operational performance initiatives.
Experience with equipment lifecycle planning and vendor performance management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence field crews, leadership, and external partners.
Additional Information
This position’s work mode is
on‑site . The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Position will require up to 25 to 30% of time traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
Relocation does not apply to this position.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.
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As a Crane Operations Manager, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
Develop departmental policies and procedures and assist in the development of corporate policies and procedures.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects, determine scope, budget, timeframes, form teams, assign tasks, and manage resources and issues.
Oversee and ensure that all fleet personnel maintain precise adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Supervise, train, coach, and guide operations staff.
Develop business cases to support fleet right‑sizing, asset procurement, and disposal.
Manage and ensure existing and upcoming projects and contracts have the necessary assets to complete work and that functional teams are prepared to provide support.
Develop, maintain, and effectively implement fleet‑related acquisition, disposal, and salvage processes.
Ensure that processes and systems are in place to keep the organization apprised of vehicle acquisition status.
Support periodically the TSD Rentals 24x7 Duty line and corporate IMT efforts.
Protect all physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly manage private customer data and proprietary information with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
Five or more years of combined experience performing or supervising fleet operations.
Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
3+ years of experience overseeing crane or heavy‑lift operations in utility, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
Demonstrated expertise in lift planning, critical lift reviews, and rigging methodologies.
Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ANSI, ASME, and utility safety standards.
Experience managing union and/or contractor workforces in a regulated environment.
Strong incident investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation experience.
Proven ability to lead safety culture improvements and operational performance initiatives.
Experience with equipment lifecycle planning and vendor performance management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence field crews, leadership, and external partners.
Additional Information
This position’s work mode is
on‑site . The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Position will require up to 25 to 30% of time traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
Relocation does not apply to this position.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.
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