Senior Rigging Specialist - Safe Lifting & Crane Ops

brownandrootexternal; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a skilled rigger to assemble and move equipment on construction projects. You will load, transport, unload, and assist in selecting rigging gear according to load weight and size, and guide crane operators to ensure safety.

Responsibilities include attaching pulleys and blocks to overhead structures, setting up hoisting equipment, tying knots, and maintaining tools. Observing safety rules and collaborating with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in rigging or related field.
• Knowledge of common rigging concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to load weight and size.
• Attaches pulleys and blocks to overhead structures with bolts and clamps; links load to crane hook with grappling devices.
• Directs crane operator or hoisting engineer to ensure safety using hand signals or radio.
• Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment with hand tools and power wrenches.
• Able to tie various knots; assembles and disassembles cranes; splices rope and wire cables.
• May direct workers engaging in hoisting of machinery onto/off ships, railcars or trucks; conducts minor maintenance and cleaning; observes safety rules.

Skills

Rigging

Crane signaling

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane operation

Rigging hardware

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a skilled rigger to assemble and move equipment on construction projects. You will load, transport, unload, and assist in selecting rigging gear according to load weight and size, and guide crane operators to ensure safety.

Responsibilities include attaching pulleys and blocks to overhead structures, setting up hoisting equipment, tying knots, and maintaining tools. Observing safety rules and collaborating with a team are essential.