Rigger

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a skilled Rigger to join our Baton Rouge operations. The role involves complex rigging, load handling, and safety-focused work on plant or construction sites.

You will coordinate with crew members to move heavy loads using cables, pulleys, and related equipment. Candidates should have knowledge of rigging practices, understand safety hazards, and be capable of blueprint reading.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of complex and heavy rigging and safety
• NCCER or similar certification recommended
• Ability to work safely on plant or construction sites

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, unload, and assist in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Skills

Complex rigging

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Tools

Rigging tools & equipment

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Rigger must have knowledge of complex rigging, heavy rigging, change crane boom and cable, electrical safety, ladder and scaffold safety, introduction to lifting machinery, wire rope basics, basic rigging, fire prevention, sizing of chokers, load charts, cutting torches, and basic knowledge of blueprint reading. It is highly recommended that all riggers obtain a certification form a nationally recognized organization such as, but not limited to NCCER. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Load, transport, unload, and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.