Rigger Journeyman - NCCER - Night Shift

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Rigger Journeyman plans, lays out, and installs rigging components needed to lift and install equipment, machinery, pipe, steel, and other items in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves setting up rigging for large-scale heavy equipment, preparing loads for crane hoisting, guiding loads into position, and ensuring rigging components and procedures are suitable for the work. The position is classified as skilled and may require a high school diploma or equivalent along with prior experience in the field or a related area.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
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.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
Able to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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.
Sequence items for erection and rig them for crane hoisting, using thorough knowledge of crane signals.
Guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate employees’ 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 large hoisting equipment (LHE) dynamics and associated hazards.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.