Certified Rigger- Austin Industrial (Bay City, TX)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Certified Rigger to assemble rigging and lift and move equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas. The role involves selecting and setting up rigging and hoisting equipment, attaching loads to crane hooks, and communicating with crane operators to support safe movement of loads. The rigger is responsible for observing and monitoring compliance with safety rules and maintaining current certifications. Other duties may be assigned. Austin Industrial provides maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies in sectors including oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

NCCER Advanced Rigger certification or NCCCO Gold Card.
Valid TWIC card and driver license.
Three to five years of journeyman-level experience.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to perform the physical, mental, and environmental functions described, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.

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 operators who hoist and move loads, using hand signals and radios to help ensure worker and material safety.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Observe and monitor others’ compliance with safety rules.
Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.