Advanced Rigger - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, Tx)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking an Advanced Rigger to assemble rigging and move equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas. The role involves selecting and setting up rigging equipment, assembling and disassembling cranes, attaching loads, and directing crane operators during hoisting and movement. The employee is responsible for following and monitoring safety rules and maintaining current certifications. Other duties may be assigned. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. The position requires the ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
NCCCO Rigger 1 and 2 certification or Advanced Gold Card NCCER Certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Able to perform the stated physical, communication, and safety-related duties, including working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as required.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

Select cables, ropes, pullup, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to the weight and size of the load.
Attach pullup and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Assemble and disassemble cranes.
Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
Attach loads to crane hooks using grappling devices such as loops, wire rope, and chains.
Direct crane operators engaged in hoisting and moving loads, using hand signals and radios to protect workers and materials.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Observe and monitor others’ observance of safety rules.
Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.