Rigging Specialist: Safe Lifting & Load Coordination

EPS Corporation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EPS Corporation is seeking a safety-conscious and highly detail-oriented Rigger to oversee the preparation, balancing, and movement of heavy loads across our worksite. The role involves selecting rigging hardware and guiding crane operators to perform lifts safely.

You will inspect gear for safety violations, ensure secure connections, and coordinate with lift supervisors to navigate tight or elevated spaces, always upholding OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training.
• NCCO Level 1 Crane Rigger Certification required.
• 2–3 years of proven field experience with heavy rigging equipment in construction, manufacturing, shipyards, or mining.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA safety standards and high-risk work compliance.

Responsibilities

• Load assessment: Evaluate weight, size, center of gravity to determine safe lifting procedures.
• Gear selection & assembly: Select and prepare rigging gear including wire ropes, chains, slings, shackles, hoists, pulleys, spreader bars.
• Load securing: Hitch, tie, or hook loads to cranes using padding on sharp edges for stability during transport.
• Equipment inspection: Inspect lifting tools, hardware, and safety lines before and after use to detect wear or defects.
• Signaling & communication: Direct crane operators with hand signals or radio to safely maneuver loads.
• Site setup & teardown: Assist in erecting, leveling, anchoring, and dismantling mobile cranes and platforms.
• Safety compliance: Adhere to company protocols and OSHA regulations to eliminate hazards.

Skills

Spatial aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Stamina

Heights

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

NCCO Level 1 Crane Rigger Certification

Job description

EPS Corporation is seeking a safety-conscious and highly detail-oriented Rigger to oversee the preparation, balancing, and movement of heavy loads across our worksite. The role involves selecting rigging hardware and guiding crane operators to perform lifts safely.

You will inspect gear for safety violations, ensure secure connections, and coordinate with lift supervisors to navigate tight or elevated spaces, always upholding OSHA regulations.