Offshore Rigger

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RIGGER: Gulf of Mexico Platforms/Vessels- Offshore

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material on construction project. Work locations may vary (offshore).

Duties And Responsibilities

Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.

Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.

Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.

Gives directions to personnel engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone.

Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.

Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle.

Basic Qualifications

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Workers Should Be Able To

Direct or plan an activity; Attain set limits or standards;

Do simple arithmetic accurately; and make decisions based on measurable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to: See well (naturally or with correction);

Climb and/or maintain balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; Reach for, handle, and manipulate objects;

Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more; and work at heights.

Work offshore on a scheduled rotation (rotation durations are not guaranteed).

Provide your own transportation to and from the crew change locations.

Work in remote locations with very limited access to telephones.

Be flexible in order to work any available position.

Perform the essential functions of your job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Live and work in confined spaces with others.

Follow company regulations regarding personal hygiene.

Travel by helicopter or crew boat to the work sites.

Wear approved, steel-toed, skid and oil resistant shoes while at work.

Work holidays, if scheduled.

Understand no jewelry while working.

Must be able to read and write and understand Taylors International Services Safety Policies and Procedures for your own safety.

Apply for a passport if needed

Pass a post-offer/pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Complete Taylors International Services orientation and complete all HSE training components in a timely manner as directed by the HSE department

Successfully Complete Water Survival Course (HUET/MET5) and our customers training courses.

Live and work in a smoke-free environment for duration of hitch.

Please take into consideration that this position is an offshore position. You will be required to work in remote locations with very limited access to telephones for several weeks at a time. You must provide your own transportation to the crew change