Rigger

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX seeks an experienced industrial/marine rigger to assemble and rig loads, attach gear to overhead structures, and guide hoisting operations to protect workers and materials. You will fabricate and repair rigging, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, compliant performance in open-air work areas.

Qualifications include 3–5 years of rigging experience, NCCCO/NCCER preferred, and certified rigger options.

Qualifications

• Industrial or marine rigging experience.
• 3–5 years for 1st Class; 1–3 years for 2nd Class.
• NCCCO or NCCER preferred; Rigger Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select gear such as cables, pulleys and winches based on load weights and sizes.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving.
• Attach pulleys/blocks to overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines and attach chokers to logs.
• Direct workers during hoisting to ensure safety of people and materials.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through confined spaces using rigging lines and hoists.
• Fabricate, setup, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear.
• Inspect and dress machine surfaces and components.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Perform visual inspections and test rigging before use.

Skills

Rigging

Hoisting

Safety procedures

Signals & communications

Equipment inspection

Education

NCCCO

NCCER

Rigger Certification

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes,andfacilities.

1. Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.

1. Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.

1. Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines.

1. Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensuresafetyof workers and materials.

1. Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces by manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materialsusingchain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.

1. Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear.

1. Clean and dress machine surfaces andcomponentparts.

1. Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.

1. Performvisual inspections andtest riggingbefore useto ensure safety and reliability.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Industrial and/or marine rigging experience:

• 1stClass: 3-5 years**

• 2ndClass:1-3 years

1. NCCCO or NCCER Preferred

1. Trained/RiggerCertifiedPreferred**

Working Conditions:

1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.

1. May work around fumes, odors, chemicals, and dust.

1. Traverse and negotiate gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.

1. Enter and work in Operator's cab and similar confined spaces.

1. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.

1. Traverse and negotiate uneven surfaces.

1. Must wearPPEwhen necessary.