Rigger (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial (HRO)

Seaboard Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Rigger to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves assembling rigging to lift and move various equipment safely within industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience and hold essential certifications, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will be responsible for selecting appropriate rigging equipment, directing crane operators, and maintaining safety standards while performing physically demanding tasks. If you are passionate about safety and skilled in rigging, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience in rigging.
• Valid certifications including NCCER Advanced Rigger and NCCCO Gold Card.

Responsibilities

• Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment safely.
• Direct operators during hoisting and moving loads.

Skills

Rigging

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Physical Strength

Education

NCCER Advanced Rigger Certification

NCCCO Gold Card

Valid TWIC Card

Driver License

Tools

Cranes

Winches

Hand Tools

Job description

Rigger (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial (HRO)

This person will be able to assemble rigging to lift and move various equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Selects cables, ropes, pullup, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attach pullup and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole boom with bolts and clamps.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wire rope and chains to crane hook.
• Gives direction to operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals and radios.
• Sets up, braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Responsible for observing and monitoring others observance of all safety rules.
• Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position

Certifications - NCCER Advanced Rigger or NCCCO Gold Card, Valid Twic card and Driver License.

Experience - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please: This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e.g., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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