Advanced Rigger

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material to a construction project. The role works under immediate supervision, relying on instructions and pre-established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Primary job functions do not typically require independent judgment. The position may require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area. It requires knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Coordinate hand and foot movements according to visual signals and directions.
Rate information using measurable or checkable standards.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Interpret flat drawings or diagrams as solid objects.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.

Responsibilities

Load, transport, and unload rigging equipment, and assist in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to the weight and size of the load.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms using bolts and clamps.
Attach loads to crane hooks with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains.
Direct crane operators or hoisting engineers during lifting and movement of loads to protect workers and materials, using hand signals, loudspeakers, two-way radios, or telephones.
Set up braces and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Tie various knots.
Assemble and disassemble cranes.
Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
May direct workers hoisting machinery and equipment onto or off ships, railroad cars, or trucks.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe all safety rules and perform other duties as required.