Advanced Riggers - Old Ocean, TX

Turner Industries; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Per Diem

Job summary

Turner Industries seeks an Advanced Rigger for an upcoming TAR in Old Ocean, TX. Non-exempt role; reports to the Site Manager. You will assemble rigging systems, select appropriate hardware, and guide crane operators to move loads safely at site.

Ideal candidates hold NCCER Advanced Gold Card or NCCCO Rigging 1 & 2 certifications and can pass health and drug screens, with 5–8s pre and 7–10s during TAR. Local candidates preferred, no per diem.

Qualifications

• One to four years of experience in rigging or related work.
• Pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Safety orientation and client-specific trainings

Responsibilities

• Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment on construction projects.
• Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, and slings according to load size and weight.
• Attaches rigging components to overhead structures and loads with bolts, clamps, and grappling devices.
• Directs equipment operators using hand signals or verbal commands to ensure safety of personnel and materials.

Skills

Rigging

Safety compliance

Crane signaling

Education

NCCER Advanced Gold Card

NCCCO Rigging 1

NCCCO Rigging 2

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries is seeking an Advanced Rigger for an upcoming TAR in Old Ocean, TX. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Site Manager / Area Safety Manager; Assigned duties according to specific procedures/work is checked frequently.

No Per Diem, ideal for local candidates.

• Will work pre-down, TAR, and demobilization, approximate duration 8 months
• 5-8's pre and post TAR, 7-10' during TAR. Shifts TBD and subject to change
• NCCER Advanced Gold Card or NCCCO Rigging 1 AND 2 Certification required
• Must be able to pass health/drug screen, background screen, and required safety council training

General Job Description

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material on construction projects.

Functional Requirements

Selects 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 equipment operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and material handles, using hand signals, loudspeaker or telephone; sets up, braces and rigs hoisting equipment; splices rope and wire to make repair slings and tackles; may direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into ships, railroad cars or trucks.

Qualification Standards

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Hazard Communication orientation/test
• Turner Industries Group, LLC indoctrination
• OSHA approved corrective eyewear (Z87)
• Job site orientation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the work place

Tools/Equipment

Employee may be required to provide the following: tool box, crescent wrenches, tape, spud wrenches, hammer, tri square, striker, burning goggles, tip cleaners, work gloves, framing square, level, torpedo level, center punch, channel locks, set of combination wrenches, pipe wrench, hacksaw, rain suit.

Physical Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Mental Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

Work Environment Factors

• Location: industrial construction sites
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.