Rigger

Advanced Rigger (Mont Belvieu, TX)

Responsible for the safe and efficient rigging of heavy equipment, machinery, and materials on construction sites, in manufacturing facilities, or in other industrial settings. Your expertise in rigging techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols will be instrumental in ensuring the success of lifting and moving operations.

• Loads, transports, unloads, and assists in selecting 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 crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety or workers
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Performs operation of various equipment (forklift/skid steer)
• Attaches loads to rigging equipment to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand or power tools
• Signals or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting or moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Spotting on all activities
• Interpret drawings
• Unload materials
• Move material to work area where it will be used
• Identify various types of rigging hardware
• Inspect rigging
• Inspect equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 6 years' experience
• Must have NCCER or equivalent certification
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses
• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates
• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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