Rigger Journeyman

Kiewit•Rayville, LA

About The Position

The Rigger Journeyman plans, lays out, and installs rigging components for lifting and installing equipment, machinery, pipe, steel, and other items in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes setting up and rigging large-scale heavy equipment, positioning and aligning machines and structures, and preparing items for crane hoisting and installation. The position requires knowledge of crane signals, tag-line use, rigging component selection, basic rigging procedures, suitable rigging points, rated rigging, and load tension. The journeyman maintains an understanding of lift-equipment dynamics and associated hazards, checks subordinate work for compliance, and takes corrective action when needed. Work may take place outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces, and may require overtime, nights, and weekends based on workload.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Must possess strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Must be able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Set up and rig large-scale heavy equipment.
Position, align, or level machines, equipment, and structures.
Shake out items into an erectable sequence and rig them for crane hoisting, using crane signals.
Guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, and materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action as needed.
Select rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load-handling activities.
Identify suitable rigging points and select rated rigging based on anticipated tension.
Maintain a working understanding of LHE dynamics and associated hazards.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.