NCCER Rigger/Pipefitter

Total Safety U.S. Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety U.S. Inc. in Pasadena, TX is seeking a NCCER Rigger to safely rig, lift, and move materials using cranes and hoists in accordance with NCCER standards.

The role focuses on inspecting gear, setting up rigging, signaling operators, and coordinating with crew to maintain a safe work environment. Applicants should have NCCER Rigger Certification (Level 1–3) and proven rigging experience in industrial or marine settings, with OSHA 10/30 preferred.

Qualifications

• Compliance with rigging standards and safe lifting practices.
• Ability to interpret load charts and lifting plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork to coordinate with crane operators and crew.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rigging equipment and materials for safety and compliance.
• Set up and dismantle rigging gear such as cables, pulleys and winches.
• Signal crane or hoist operators during lifting and moving operations.
• Determine proper rigging techniques and load configurations.
• Read and interpret load charts, blueprints, and lifting plans.
• Collaborate with crane operators, supervisors, and crew members for safe operations.
• Follow OSHA and NCCER safety standards and guidelines.
• Maintain detailed records of lifting activities and inspections.
• Troubleshoot rigging and lifting equipment issues.

Skills

Rigging principles

Load dynamics

Safety regulations

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NCCER Rigger Certification (Level 1-3)

Tools

Cranes/hoists operation

Job description

Ship Channel EDI
4210 Malone Drive
Pasadena, TX 77507, USA

Total Safety is looking for a NCCER Rigger to join their safety conscious team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely rigging, lifting, and moving materials using cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment, in accordance with NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect rigging equipment and materials to ensure safety and compliance.

Set up and dismantle rigging gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches.

Signal crane or hoist operators during lifting and moving operations.

Determine proper rigging techniques and load configurations.

Read and interpret load charts, blueprints, and lifting plans.

Collaborate with crane operators, supervisors, and other crew members to ensure safe operations.

Follow all OSHA and NCCER safety standards and guidelines.

Maintain detailed records of lifting activities and inspections.

Troubleshoot issues related to rigging and lifting equipment.

Requirements:

NCCER Rigger Certification (Level 1, 2, or 3 depending on role).

Proven experience as a rigger in construction, industrial, or marine settings.

Strong understanding of rigging principles, load dynamics, and safety regulations.

Physical ability to lift heavy objects, work at heights, and perform demanding physical tasks.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions and job sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

NCCER Signal Person certification.

OSHA 10 or 30 certification.

Experience operating cranes or hoisting equipment is a plus.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk for long periods of time; sit; bend; climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Operate motorized machinery.

Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments. May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Works in customer environment. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Total Safety is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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