Advanced Rigger

Bengal Logistics Services, LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bengal Logistics Services, LLC in Louisiana is seeking a Rigger A to prepare loads for movement, using hand and power tools in accordance with safety rules. The role involves attaching pulleys to overhead structures, controlling crane movements, and reporting to the Dispatcher or Project Manager.

Applicants should hold NCCER and/or NCCCO certification, be able to travel, and have rigging experience. This position requires physical work in an industrial setting and safe operation of equipment.

Qualifications

• NCCER and/or NCCCO certification required.
• Experience with rigging loads and setting up pulleys/blocks.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to travel to job sites as needed.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and rig loads for hoisting and moving.
• Align and anchor cranes and equipment.
• Identify lift points and load paths.
• Assemble and install rigging, hoist and pulling gear.
• Attach rigging to overhead structures and control movements.
• Communicate clear directions to team to ensure safety.
• Maintain and store rigging equipment after use.
• Travel to various job sites as required.

Skills

Rigging

Load securing

Tool use (hand/power)

Safety compliance

Math / measurements

Education

NCCER/NCCCO certification

Job description

From rigging to logistics, cranes to careers, we believe precision and purpose go hand in hand. Join a team that values safety, supports growth, and gets the job done right.

The Rigger "A" properly fastens loads to prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools in order to meet industry & company regulated rules, policies and procedures. The Rigger "A" attaches pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, using bolts and clamps, and controls movement of heavy equipment. The Rigger "A" holds a 3rd party accredited certification (NCCER/NCCCO) and reports to the Dispatcher or Project Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspect rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting or lifting
• Aligns, levels and anchors cranes and equipment
• Identify lift points
• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist and pulling gear
• Identify & attach rigging with basic knowledge of hitch configuration, capabilities & basic knots; attach load to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving using hand and power tools
• Connects pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, with bolts, shackles and clamps
• Cleans and dresses machine and surfaces of component parts
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces
• Dismantles, maintains and stores rigging equipment
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoist, to move or support materials, steel, concrete, etc.
• Signals or gives verbal directions to workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety or workers and materials
• Understanding of math applications; weights, balance & measurements
• Some travel required

Experience / Certification

Nationally accredited, third-party certification (NCCER, NCCCO)

Work Environment

• Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; regularly required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee may regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Daily, weekly yard walks as needed for equipment verification, key measurements, axle loads, weighing may be required of this position
• May be required to wear respirator occasionally
• May be asked to perform function in or near a nuclear power plant, petrochemical plant or other active facility

Job Location-Louisiana