Lead Rigger

Zachry Group•Baytown, TX

10d

About The Position

The Lead Rigger is responsible for the safe lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. The role includes inspecting rigging equipment and planning or assisting with lift plans based on load weight, equipment capacity, and other relevant safety information. The rigger attaches loads using slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and related equipment, and signals equipment operators with instructions during lifts. The position may oversee helper and labor positions and holds positional and expertise authority over those roles.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience and NCCER Advanced or NCCCO Level 1 and 2 Journeyman Rigger qualifications.
Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
Have or be able to successfully complete the NCCER Rigging assessment.
Meet all physical requirements and be able to work at heights exceeding 300 feet.
Have all required tools and reliable transportation.
Know rigging equipment and its capacities, required tools and their proper use, and basic heavy-industrial construction processes.
Be a team player with effective communication skills when working with coworkers and other work-related contacts.
Use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve issues, including safety risks.
Know proper hand signals for communicating with equipment operators.
Understand lift planning, including equipment selection and the capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
Hold an NCCER Rigging certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Have basic transportation knowledge related to moving equipment and loads between locations.
Have the arithmetic knowledge needed to plan a lift.
Be willing to follow company directives and safety procedures.
Be able to work at heights.
Perform substantial standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
Use arms and hands to signal and handle objects, materials, controls, and tools with up to 70 ft-lbs of pressure.
Be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
Climb ladders and stairways and work from platforms and man lifts; occasionally work on open structures while using appropriate fall protection.
Have good visual acuity and depth perception.
Work outdoors in changing weather, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, masks or respirators, safety vest, gloves, and leather work boots.

Nice To Haves

Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee.
Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.

Responsibilities

Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts.
Inspect rigging equipment.
Plan or assist in planning lifts, considering equipment and load capacities.
Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Tie rope around loads to guide them during lifting and positioning.
Signal equipment operators with directional or placement instructions.
Guide loads during lifting and positioning.
Climb structures to guide and position loads.
Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from equipment.
Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
Oversee helper and labor positions on occasion.