Maintenance Rigger

Brown & Root•DEER PARK, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or materials at construction projects. The role involves selecting, setting up, and using rigging and hoisting equipment, communicating with crane operators, assembling and disassembling cranes, and performing minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment. The position works under immediate supervision and follows instructions and established guidelines.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to coordinate hand and foot movements according to visual signals and directions.
Ability to rate information against measurable or checkable standards and work within precise limits of accuracy.
Ability to interpret flat drawings or diagrams as solid objects.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: standing 70% of the time and walking 30%; lifting up to 50 lb, carrying up to 40 lb, pushing 40 ft-lb, and pulling 70 ft-lb.
Climbing and balancing frequently; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling occasionally; reaching, handling, and fingering constantly.

Responsibilities

Load, transport, and unload rigging equipment; assist in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves based on the weight and size of the load.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, including beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Attach loads to crane hooks using grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains.
Direct crane operators or hoisting engineers with hand signals, a loudspeaker, two-way radio, or telephone to support the safe movement of loads.
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.