Advanced Rigger

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a rigging and hoisting professional to assemble and disassemble rigging, load and move equipment, and coordinate with crane operators on site. Direct signaling and ensure safety throughout hoisting operations.

The role requires basic math, ability to read diagrams, and practical knowledge of rigging hardware; strong emphasis on safety and teamwork on industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; related field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures in rigging and crane operations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision with pre-established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble rigging and hoisting equipment.
• Direct crane operator and hoisting personnel using signaling methods.
• Load, transport, and position equipment or materials as required.
• Inspect rigging gear for wear and proper function.
• Splice rope and wire for slings and tackle.
• Maintain clean tools and equipment and observe safety rules.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand signals communication

Tool selection

Shop mathematics

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pulleys

Winches

Chains

Ropes

Job description

SUMMARY

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material to construction project.

• 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 direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, two-way radio or telephone.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Has ability to tie various knots.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment onto or off ships, railroad, cars or trucks.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for observing all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Job Requirements

• Coordinate the movements of hands and feet according to visual signals and directions.
• Limits to standards of accuracy.
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Observe flat drawing or diagrams and understand how they would look as a solid object.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength: a. Standing 70% Walking 30% Sitting 0% b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 40 lb. Pushing 40 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing F 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering C EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS NP Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule.

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