Senior Rigging Specialist — Heavy Lifts & Safety

Palacios Marine & Industrial; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palacios Marine & Industrial is seeking an Advanced Rigger to plan, assemble, inspect, and safely execute rigging activities for lifting heavy equipment and structures. You will work with crane operators and crews to ensure lifts meet company safety policies and OSHA standards.

Essential duties include selecting equipment, reading lift plans, directing lifts, and mentoring junior riggers. Candidates should have 3–5 years of rigging experience and hold NCCER/NCCCO certifications where possible.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret lift plans, blueprints and load charts.
• Understand rigging hardware and safe lifting procedures.
• Read and interpret load calculations and rigging capacities.
• Comply with OSHA safety requirements and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute routine and critical lifts in industrial, marine, refinery and construction environments.
• Inspect and select rigging equipment including slings, shackles, spreader bars and lifting devices.
• Direct crane operators using hand signals and radio communications.
• Conduct pre-lift meetings and hazard assessments.
• Maintain rigging equipment and document inspections.
• Assist with erection, movement, and placement of heavy structures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCER Rigger Certification

NCCCO Rigger Level I/II

TWIC Card

Job description

Palacios Marine & Industrial is seeking an Advanced Rigger to plan, assemble, inspect, and safely execute rigging activities for lifting heavy equipment and structures. You will work with crane operators and crews to ensure lifts meet company safety policies and OSHA standards.

Essential duties include selecting equipment, reading lift plans, directing lifts, and mentoring junior riggers. Candidates should have 3–5 years of rigging experience and hold NCCER/NCCCO certifications where possible.