Texas-Based Lead Rigger for High-Value Moves

B H S; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Immediate start on an active project

Lead role on high-profile moves

Up to 50% travel across US

Job summary

BHS in Texas is seeking an experienced Head Rigger to own and execute complex lifts on high-value equipment moving projects across the US. You will plan, coordinate, and direct all lifting activities while leading a crew of riggers and ensuring safe, precise moves from start to finish.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong rigging knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with crane operators and site personnel. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial rigging or machinery-moving experience.
• Experience leading a rigging crew as Head Rigger/Lead Rigger/Foreman/Supervisor.
• Ability to plan and execute complex lifts.
• Solid understanding of load calculations, sling angles, load control, and rigging capacities.
• Experience handling heavy industrial or high-value equipment.
• Ability to inspect and select appropriate rigging hardware and lifting equipment.
• Strong crane signals, lift communication, and site-safety procedures.
• Ability to read lift plans, equipment drawings, and technical documentation.
• Willingness for overtime and up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all lifting, moving, positioning, and setting activities.
• Lead riggers and rigger helpers through each phase of the project.
• Determine load weights, centres of gravity, sling angles, and rigging configurations.
• Select, inspect, and document slings, shackles, chains, hoists, spreader bars, and related hardware.
• Develop lift plans and verify load capacities and site conditions.
• Conduct pre-lift meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard assessments.
• Brief the crew on daily responsibilities and lift plans.
• Direct lifts using hand signals and radio communication.
• Coordinate with crane, forklift, equipment operators, and site personnel.
• Monitor exclusion zones, travel paths, overhead hazards, and evolving site conditions.
• Ensure rigging equipment is inspected and taken out of service when required.
• Step in with hands-on support when needed.
• Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions arise.

Skills

Lead rigging crew

Industrial rigging

Load calculations

Safe lifting procedures

Crane signals

Tools

NCCCO

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

Job description

BHS in Texas is seeking an experienced Head Rigger to own and execute complex lifts on high-value equipment moving projects across the US. You will plan, coordinate, and direct all lifting activities while leading a crew of riggers and ensuring safe, precise moves from start to finish.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong rigging knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with crane operators and site personnel. Travel up to 50% is expected.