Rigging Specialist: Heavy Lifting & Crane Ops

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

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced rigger to assemble and operate lifting gear for construction projects in the Houston area. The role requires coordinating with crane operators, setting up rigging, and ensuring loads are moved safely using standard hand signals and equipment.

Candidates should have at least four years in industrial construction or maintenance, with strong knowledge of rigging, safety, and blueprint reading.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industrial construction/maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of rigging techniques, safety standards, and load handling.

Responsibilities

• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves.
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures and to crane hooks.
• Gives direction to crane operator to hoist and move loads safely.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment; assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.

Skills

Heavy rigging

Crane signaling

Electrical safety

Ladder & scaffold safety

Blueprint reading

Rigging tools

Job description

Worley is seeking an experienced rigger to assemble and operate lifting gear for construction projects in the Houston area. The role requires coordinating with crane operators, setting up rigging, and ensuring loads are moved safely using standard hand signals and equipment.

Candidates should have at least four years in industrial construction or maintenance, with strong knowledge of rigging, safety, and blueprint reading.