Advanced Rigger – Corpus Christi, Texas

Bay Ltd.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Rigger to assemble and secure rigging to lift and move equipment and materials. You will select cables, ropes, blocks, and sheaves, test rigging for safety, and verbally direct workers during Hoisting to ensure safety of personnel and loads.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of rigging experience, a High School diploma or GED, and NCCER certification. Daily duties include maintenance, safety checks, and producing clear job aids.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years' rigging experience.
• Must have an NCCER.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pull up, winches, blocks, and sheaves.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Direct workers during hoisting to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Attach loads to rigging using hand and power tools.
• Move heavy equipment through confined spaces using relevant equipment.
• Attach load with grappling devices to crane hook.
• Attach pull up and blocks to fixed overhead structures.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks.
• Maintain an accurate job aid for duties assigned.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures while promoting safety culture.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Non-routine hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCER certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move various equipment and materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Selects cables, ropes, pull up, winches, blocks, and sheaves
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wire ropes, and chains to crane hook
• Attaches pull up and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole boom with bolts and clamps
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Generate and maintain accurate job aid for duties assigned
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company's safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a rigger
• Must have an NCCER

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments - results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Able to work non-routine hours, when necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer