NCCER Rigger (Advanced)

Matrix Service; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service is seeking an Advanced Rigger responsible for preparation, installation, and operation of rigging gear and lifting equipment. The role requires travel and involves interpreting lift plans, inspecting gear, and ensuring safety on site.

The ideal candidate has NCCER Advanced Rigging certification, TWIC card, and 3+ years of construction experience, with strong reading, writing, and communication skills and the ability to read load charts and determine lift weights.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Understand load capacity charts and lifting criteria
• Calculate lift weights and CG on simple components
• Know crane hand signals and communicate them
• Measure plumbness, levelness and alignment before lifting
• PASS NCCER Advanced Rigging test or NCCER certification benchmarks
• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Complete safety and site-specific trainings and DISA drug testing

Responsibilities

• Prepare, install and operate rigging gear and equipment.
• Inspect gear and site for obstructions and safe lifting paths.
• Inspect rigging gear for suitability before lifting operations.
• Interpret lift plans and install lifting devices and gear.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Rigging theory

Load calculations

Reading prints/instructions

Crane hand signals

Safety training

DISA drug testing program

Education

NCCER Advanced Rigging (required)

TWIC Card

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Advanced Rigger is responsible for preparation, installation and operation of rigging gear and equipment such as slings, chokers chains, hoists and come along; prepares components for lifting by cranes, forklift or similar operated lifting equipment. This position requires travel.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment.
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions with respect to proper installation and operation of rigging gear and equipment including ground conditions, load attachment points, overhead and perimeter clearances and "line of fire" clearances and plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Inspects rigging gear and equipment for suitability for use prior to performing any lifting, lowering or pulling operations.
• Interprets lift plans and prepares components for lift including installation and inspection of lifting devices and rigging gear.
• Identifies safety hazards and takes all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 3+ years construction experience
• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Understands load capacity charts and specifications and can interpret lifting criteria for lifting and hoisting equipment
• Ability to determine lift weights from drawings and specifications and perform calculations to determine lift weights and center of gravity on simple components
• Knowledge of crane hand signals and ability to communicate same
• Ability to measure and assess plumbness, levelness, alignment prior to performing lifting, hoisting or pulling operations
• Minimum score of 70% on Riggers Skills Test or minimum score of 60% on NCCER certification
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety monitoring equipment and its use; successful completion of Company's Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
• Obtain and maintain active status in DISA drug testing program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• NCCER ADVANCED RIGGER & SIGNAL PERSON
• TWIC CARD

Licenses & Certifications

NCCER Advanced Rigging (required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel. Travel Required
• Must be willing to work frequent overtime.
• Must be able and willing to work at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, etc.
• Work may include pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as raw or fabricated material, equipment or tools.
• Must be able to perform tasks in hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Work may include frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping and occasional climbing onto equipment and/or trailers.
• Work involves standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, up to a minimum of 8 hours per day.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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