PWE Rigger

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry seeks a PWE Rigger for their operations in Houma, LA. The role involves performing all job duties related to rigging, ensuring safety and compliance at all times, with direct prior offshore experience required. With competitive benefits like health insurance and 401(k), this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in the field.

Benefits

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years prior offshore experience required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Training requirements & TWIC card needed.

Responsibilities

• Rig up slings, shackles for lifting/installing materials.
• Assist crane operators and coordinate material transport.
• Report defective equipment and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Effective installation

Communication

Rigging techniques

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Certified lifting equipment

Job description

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Main Purpose:

To perform all job duties involved in rigging up slings, shackles, etc. used to lift/install/move materials (a pipe, plate, etc.) or structures, equipment, or material’s Offshore locations or Offsite locations, including load-outs safely and efficiently, while protect the reputation of Spark Safety & support the welfare of the team. Direct prior offshore rigger experience required.

Description

Main Purpose:

To perform all job duties involved in rigging up slings, shackles, etc. used to lift/install/move materials (a pipe, plate, etc.) or structures, equipment, or material’s Offshore locations or Offsite locations, including load-outs safely and efficiently, while protect the reputation of Spark Safety & support the welfare of the team. Direct prior offshore rigger experience required.

Essential Functions

• Work safely and comply with all Spark, GIS, Client & Regulatory safety policies & procedures
• Effective installation of Spark PWE Panels & FR Barriers in accordance with Spark PWE Procedures
• Coordinate crane activity for transport materials to jobsite
• Assist with the installation of Scaffolding in accordance with the GIS scaffold safety program
• Assist crane operators by hooking up slings and loading cables to materials or structures as required
• Report all defective PWE / FRC equipment & materials (enclosure panels, leads & extension cords, gas detectors, etc.) & rigging equipment (slings, shackles, etc.) to the PWE Supervisor immediately
• Install rigging on loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques
• Assist in cleaning up work areas as needed (personal areas) before beginning lift or loadout operations
• Assist in controlling the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls beam clamps, cable/nylon slings, and other certified lifting equipment
• Rig-up equipment and materials that are scheduled to go on or leave offshore vessels and platforms
• Assist welders and fitters in grinding, buffing, rigging, etc.
• Properly rig slings to ensure proper alignment of load before moving the freight
• Give hand signal directions to crane operators during lift operations
• Actively participate in behavioral based safety (observation card) programs
• Perform all duties safely utilizing all required PPE
• Utilize proper tools for each task and store all items in designated locations
• Initiate SWA (Stop Work Authority) if an at-risk condition or behavior is observed
• Report ALL at-risk worksite conditions to Supervisor
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing
• Walking
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Reaching, forward and overhead
• Climbing
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Lifting - employees must lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds
  
  

Job Requirements

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Training requirements & TWIC card
• 2+ years Prior Offshore experience
  
  

Desirable Experience, Education, And Training

• Highschool diploma or GED
  
  

Tools, Equipment, And Technology

• Slings, shackles, chain falls beam clamps, cable/nylon slings, and all other certified lifting equipment
• Any other tools requested for use by supervisor
  
  

Environmental Conditions

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel,/or gas, etc.)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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