Lead Rigging Technician: Crane Ops & Safety Leader

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Baton Rouge is seeking a Leadman to oversee rigging crews, guide crane operations, and assist the Foreman as a journeyman.

The role requires coordinating loads, selecting rigging gear, and ensuring safety on site, with practical experience in knots, hoisting, and setup. This on-site position offers hands-on leadership in industrial projects and the opportunity to advance with our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior rigging or crane experience preferred.
• Familiar with safety rules and standard rigging practices.

Responsibilities

• Loads, transports, unloads and selects cables, ropes, pulleys and winches based on load size.
• Attaches pulleys/blocks to overhead structures with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches load with grappling devices to crane hook.
• Directs crane operator to ensure safety using signals or radio.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment with hand tools.
• Knots various rope/cordage for lifting and securing loads.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire to make/repair slings or tackle.
• Directs workers during hoisting onto/off ships, railcars or trucks.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Observes all safety rules; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Rigging coordination

Hand signals

Reading drawings

Shop math

Tool selection

Knot tying

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Rigging gear

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Baton Rouge is seeking a Leadman to oversee rigging crews, guide crane operations, and assist the Foreman as a journeyman.

The role requires coordinating loads, selecting rigging gear, and ensuring safety on site, with practical experience in knots, hoisting, and setup. This on-site position offers hands-on leadership in industrial projects and the opportunity to advance with our team.