Senior Industrial Rigger — Lift Planning & Safety Lead

Richard Construction, Inc.; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Construction Inc. is seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Riggers to lift and move heavy equipment and materials. You will inspect rigging, plan lifts considering load weight and equipment capacity, and attach loads with slings, chains, and hooks.

You will signal crane operators and ensure safety throughout the lift process. The role requires NCCER certification (Rigger Advanced preferred) and 4+ years of journeyman rigging experience, with ability to work at heights and pass a

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Rigging Assessment
• Must meet all physical requirements
• Must work at heights above 300 feet

Responsibilities

• Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
• Inspect all rigging equipment and identify frayed, worn, or damaged parts.
• Plan or assist in planning of equipment or material lifts.
• Attach load using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Tie ropes around loads for guiding during lifting and positioning of loads.
• Guide load during lift and positioning.
• Climb structures to guide and position loads.
• Use fall protection during lifts.
• Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads prior to detaching lifts.
• Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Safety communication

Lift planning

Problem solving

Hand signals

Transportation basics

Education

NCCER Certification

Formal/Technical education

Tools

Sleeve Bars with Holder

Adjustable Spud

1-1/4 Spud

1-7/16 Spud

Rigged Out Tool Belt

Hammer (4 lb)

Job description

Richard Construction Inc. is seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Riggers to lift and move heavy equipment and materials. You will inspect rigging, plan lifts considering load weight and equipment capacity, and attach loads with slings, chains, and hooks.

You will signal crane operators and ensure safety throughout the lift process. The role requires NCCER certification (Rigger Advanced preferred) and 4+ years of journeyman rigging experience, with ability to work at heights and pass a