Rigger

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or materials for construction projects. The role involves selecting, setting up, attaching, and maintaining rigging equipment and coordinating with crane operators to move loads safely. Work is performed under immediate supervision, following instructions and established guidelines; the position typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The job requires coordination and accuracy, the ability to interpret visual signals and diagrams, apply shop mathematics, plan work, select appropriate tools, and distinguish differences in sizes and shapes. Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and frequent or constant handling and reaching.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous years of experience in the field or a related area may be required; no specific number of years is stated.
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 using measurable or checkable standards and work within precise limits or standards 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 tie various knots.
Physical requirements include standing 70% of the time, walking 30%, and lifting 50 lb, carrying 40 lb, pushing 40 ft-lb, and pulling 70 ft-lb.
Climbing and balancing are required frequently (34–66%); stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are required occasionally (0–33%); reaching, handling, and fingering are required constantly (67–100%).

Responsibilities

Load, transport, unload, and assist in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to the weight and size of the load.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as 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 moving loads using hand signals, a loudspeaker, two-way radio, or telephone to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
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.
Perform other duties as required.