Advanced Rigger & Hoisting Technician - Flexible Schedule

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Texas seeks a rigging worker to assemble rigging and assist in lifting and moving equipment on construction projects. You will load and move components, attach loads to crane hooks, and direct crane operators to ensure safe operations on site.

Qualified candidates may require a high school diploma or equivalent and are expected to follow established procedures, perform basic maintenance, and strictly observe safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience.
• Knowledge of common concepts, practices and procedures in the field.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to load size.
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches load with grappling devices to crane hook.
• Gives direction to crane operator to ensure safety using signals or radio.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and wrenches.
• Knows how to tie various knots.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• Directs workers hoisting machinery onto/off ships, railcars or trucks.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Texas seeks a rigging worker to assemble rigging and assist in lifting and moving equipment on construction projects. You will load and move components, attach loads to crane hooks, and direct crane operators to ensure safe operations on site.

Qualified candidates may require a high school diploma or equivalent and are expected to follow established procedures, perform basic maintenance, and strictly observe safety rules.