Rigging Specialist: Heavy Lifting & Crane Ops

WorleyParsons

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Worley in Baytown, TX, is seeking an experienced rigging assembler to lift and move equipment on construction projects. You will load, secure, and guide crane operations, selecting cables, ropes and slings according to load size and weight, and coordinate with crane operators to ensure safety.

Candidates should have at least 4 years in industrial construction/maintenance, knowledge of rigging, load charts and safety practices.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance experience.
Knowledge of complex rigging; heavy rigging; load charts; basic blueprint reading.
Safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

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.