Lift Planner (WTX) - Southern Lifting and Hoisting

Southern Lifting and Hoisting is seeking a safety-focusedLift Planner to support crane and lifting operations in our Midland office. This role is responsible for developing lift plans, selecting equipment configurations, and preparing job packets that support safe and efficient project execution.

This position works closely with customers, operators, riggers, and internal teams to help ensure jobs are properly planned before work begins.

Why This Role Matters

Well-planned lifts improve safety, reduce delays, and help crews execute efficiently in the field. This role helps Southern deliver reliable service by ensuring the right plan is in place before mobilization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop lift plans for customer projects

• Determine crane size, type, configuration, and placement

• Determine rigging size, type, and capacity

• Evaluate matting needs to achieve allowable ground bearing pressure

• Meet with clients as needed to discuss job scope and field measure job sites

• Assemble lift plan packets with required details, drawings, and certifications

• Communicate plans with operations, safety personnel, customers, and field teams

• Revise plans as project needs change

What You Need to Succeed

• Experience in crane, rigging, heavy equipment, construction, or related field operations preferred

• Strong safety mindset and ability to identify jobsite risk

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing job scopes

• CAD experience is a plus

• Degree preferred, not required

A Day in the Life

This role may involve reviewing customer scope details, selecting crane configurations, preparing lift packets, coordinating with operations teams, and updating plans as job conditions change.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity

• High-impact role with visibility across operations

• Team environment where execution matters

• Benefits package available

About Southern

The Southern family of companies supports complex transportation, lifting, logistics, and fabrication needs across the United States. Together, our teams help move, lift, plan, and build the infrastructure that keeps critical industries running. From heavy haul transportation to crane operations, project logistics, freight brokerage, and fabrication, Southern offers employees the opportunity to build long-term careers inside a growing, vertically integrated organization known for safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Southern Lifting and Hoisting is your go-to provider for lifting, hauling, and logistics. With a team of skilled operators and a wealth of industry experience, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions that streamline operations across various sectors.

Southern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All positions are subject to applicable background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations where required.