Rigger 1: Industrial Rigging & Crane Ops

Worley; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Baytown, TX is seeking an experienced Rigging/Crane Support Technician to assemble rigging and move equipment on construction sites. The role emphasizes safety, precise setup, and coordination with crane operators to lift loads.

Qualified candidates have at least four years in industrial construction or maintenance with strong knowledge of rigging practices, load charts, blueprint reading, and respect for safety guidelines as we support low-carbon energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of complex rigging; heavy rigging; crane equipment; electrical safety; ladder and scaffold safety; reading blueprints.

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
• 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

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Heavy rigging

Blueprint reading

Load charts

Communication

Job description

Worley in Baytown, TX is seeking an experienced Rigging/Crane Support Technician to assemble rigging and move equipment on construction sites. The role emphasizes safety, precise setup, and coordination with crane operators to lift loads.

Qualified candidates have at least four years in industrial construction or maintenance with strong knowledge of rigging practices, load charts, blueprint reading, and respect for safety guidelines as we support low-carbon energy infrastructure projects.