Rigger

Worley Group, Inc; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced rigging technician to assemble and operate hoisting equipment for construction projects. The role involves guiding crane operators, rigging loads, and ensuring safety during lifting operations on site in Texas.

Applicants should have 4+ years in industrial construction/maintenance with strong rigging knowledge and safety awareness. Local on-site work expected with opportunities to contribute to project teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of complex rigging and load charts.
• Experience with crane and hoist operations and safety.
• Familiarity with electrical, ladder and scaffold safety practices.
• Basic blueprint reading and use of cutting torches where required.

Responsibilities

• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to load.
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches loads with grappling devices to crane hooks for hoisting.
• Gives direction to crane operators to ensure safe handling of loads.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes and performs minor maintenance on tools.

Skills

Complex rigging

Heavy rigging

Crane operations

Electrical safety

Ladder & scaffold safety

Blueprint reading

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Position Summary

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

Primary 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 or 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
• Assembles and disassembles cranes
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance industry experience
• Knowledge of complex rigging; heavy rigging; change crane boom and cable; electrical safety; ladder and scaffold safety; introduction to lifting machinery; wire ropes basics; basic rigging; fire prevention; sizing of chokers; load charts; cutting torches; and basic knowledge of blueprint reading

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.