Land Rigger

Chouest; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chouest in Louisiana seeks a hands-on Rigging Operator to safely execute orders from the Yard Foreman, Coordinator, or Crane Operator. The role emphasizes teamwork and safe lifting practices.

Expect a full-time 14/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts, and hands-on training in rigging, signaling, and lift planning, plus thorough PPE adherence and strong communication with clients and peers.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• TWIC card required to access the port facility.
• Successful completion of CIW Rigger Training.
• Ability to read and write in English is essential.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Strong communication skills are essential for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Display and encourage teamwork among employees and customers.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all employees and clients.
• Communicate effectively with peers, clients, and management.
• Select certified rigging gear according to load.
• Handle lifting equipment safety and inspection of gear.
• Operate as banksman and assist crane operators as needed.
• May instruct as signal person when required.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

TWIC Card

CIW Rigger Training

Ability to read and write in English

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Summary and Objective

• To safely and efficiently execute orders from the Yard Foreman, Coordinator, and/or the designated Crane Operator

Position Type

• This is a full-time position with a schedule of 14/7, 12-hour workday, rotating days/nights

Job Requirements/Competencies

• Valid Driver's License
• TWIC Card
• Successful completion of CIW Rigger Training
• Ability to read and write in English
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication skills

Essential Job Functions

• Display and encourage teamwork among employees and customers
• Maintain positive working relationships with all employees and clients
• Communicate effectively with peers, clients, and members of management
• Possess familiarity with the use of all types of rigging hardware, slings, and safety issues associated with rigging, lifting loads, and lift planning
• In addition to classroom training, hands-on training is required and shall include proper inspection, use, and maintenance of loose gear such as slings, shackles, and hooks
• Proper handling and lifting of rigging equipment
• Handle lines to moor vessels to wharves and dockside
• Select certified wire rope, synthetic slings, shackles, and other rigging gear according to weight and size of the load to be moved
• Attach and detach lifting equipment from the crane’s hoist
• May be designated as signal person when hand signals are required to control operations
• Complete any maintenance needed in the facility such as painting, emptying trash bins, using lawn equipment, cleaning restrooms, etc.
• Constantly monitor for anything that could make the previously stated duties unsafe
• Operate as a "banksman," giving hand signals to the crane operators and forklift operators

QHSE Responsibilities

• Actively participate in company WISE program
• Act as a mentor per company Mentoring and SSE programs
• Utilize Stop Work Authority when necessary
• Adhere to and comply with company policies, OSHA, and environmental regulations
• Abide by, convey, and enforce all safety rules, including the wear of PPE for oneself and others, including third-party personnel on site at the facility
• Assist in the identification/mitigation of found hazards to eliminate exposures and impacts that adversely affect the safety and health of employees, the environment, and quality of the Company’s products and services

Work Environment

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, electrical hazards, vibration noise, fumes, smoke, dust, gases, chemicals, and a variety of other physical conditions
• May be required to work alone and in congested areas
• May be required to perform work at an alternate location other than the port facility
• Subject to adverse weather conditions including high winds, cold, and heat