Rigger Helper

Bechtel; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a crane/rigging helper in Sulphur, LA to support industrial construction operations. You will communicate with riggers, assist in loading and positioning loads, and help set up cranes and hoisting gear while following strict safety procedures.

The role involves handling cables, pulleys, and rigging equipment, and requires basic tools and lifting duties on site in a heavy industrial environment. Prior experience is preferred but not always required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of industrial construction experience.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Riggers and others to perform job tasks.
• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropers, 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 loads with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chain to crane hook.
• Relays directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and materials handles, using land signals, loudspeaker or telephone.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Assists in setup, assembly and disassembly of cranes.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• Adheres to all safety procedures.
• Typically requires at leaswt 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Skills

Rigging basics

Safety procedures

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power wrenches

Rigging gear

Job description

33154BR

Job Description:

1. Communicates with Riggers and others to perform job tasks.

2. Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropers, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.

3. Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.

4. Attaches loads with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chain to crane hook.

5. Relays directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and materials handles, using land signals, loudspeaker or telephone.

6. Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.

7. Assists in setup, assembly and disassembly of cranes.

8. Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.

9. Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.

10. Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.

11. Adheres to all safety procedures.

12. Typically requires at leaswt 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail] or call [phone] for assistance. Determinations on request for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.