Rigger

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

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

ALTERNATE TITLE

Crane Rigger, Hook Tender, Slinger, Yard Rigger

SUMMARY

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material to construction project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes and chains to crane hook.
• Gives direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, two‑way radio or telephone.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Has ability to tie various knots.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment onto or off ships, railroad, cars or trucks.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for observing all safety rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• - Coordinate the movements of hands and feet according to visual signals and directions. Limits to standards of accuracy.
• - Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
• - Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• - Observe flat drawing or diagrams and understand how they would look as a solid object.
• - Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• - Plan work and select proper tools.
• - Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
a. Standing 70% Walking 30% Sitting 0%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 40 lb.
Pushing 40 ft‑lb.
Pulling 70 ft‑lb.

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.