Rigger - Gas Plant Construction (Travel)

Koch; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Baytown, TX, is looking for a reliable Rigger to support heavy lifting operations in a busy industrial environment. This role involves coordinating with crane operators, rigging teams, and site personnel to ensure safe, efficient lifts using chains, slings, and hooks.

The candidate should have 1.5+ years of rigger/ironworker experience, NCCER Rigger 1, and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a rigger or ironworker.
• NCCER Rigger Certification Level 1.
• Must follow company safety procedures and best practices.
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be able to work shifts including 12 hours per day and 7 days as required by the project.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment.
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment.
• Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Attach and detach loads effectively.
• Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment.
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator).
• Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals.
• Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely.

Skills

Rigger experience

NCCER Rigger 1

Crane signals

Safety procedures

Travel ready

12h shifts

Physical stamina

Team communication

Job description

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Baytown, TX, is looking for a reliable Rigger to support heavy lifting operations in a busy industrial environment. This role involves coordinating with crane operators, rigging teams, and site personnel to ensure safe, efficient lifts using chains, slings, and hooks.

The candidate should have 1.5+ years of rigger/ironworker experience, NCCER Rigger 1, and strong safety practices.