Rigger Journeyman

Brown & Root•Sabine Pass, TX

About The Position

The Rigger Journeyman raises, places, and connects girders, columns, and other structural steel members to build completed structures or frameworks as part of a crew. The role typically requires three or more years of documented field experience and the ability to read and interpret instructions, document and plan work, and perform activities independently. Work is performed under immediate supervision, following instructions and established guidelines; the position typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The job involves preparing and using hoisting and rigging equipment, guiding and aligning steel members, fastening members temporarily, and making alterations by cutting or welding. It also includes moving materials and equipment, assisting with installation, maintaining tools, and following safety and project requirements. Physical demands include frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, along with specified standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling, and fingering activities.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, document and plan work, and perform work activities independently.
Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
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 picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
Ability to evaluate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines; job functions are performed under immediate supervision and typically do not require independent judgment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Set up hoisting equipment and use basic rigging knowledge to raise and place structural-steel members.
Fasten steel members to hoist cables using chain, cable, or rope.
Signal hoisting-equipment operators to lift and place steel members.
Guide members into position using tag lines.
Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while they are supported by a hoisting device.
Move members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and hand tools.
Align bolt holes using drift pins or spud wrenches and verify vertical and horizontal alignment using a plumb bob and level.
Bolt aligned members in place until they can be permanently bolted or welded.
Cut and weld steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
Perform other duties as required.