Rigger

Zachry Group•Alvin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for acting as a safety observer on equipment lifts, inspecting all rigging equipment, and planning or assisting in the planning of lifts. The Rigger will attach loads using various rigging equipment, tie rope around loads for guiding during lifting and positioning, and signal equipment operators during lifts. The role involves guiding loads during lifts and positioning, climbing structures to guide and position loads, and assisting in connecting or stabilizing loads prior to detaching them from equipment. Additionally, the Rigger will detach loads, remove rigging equipment, and place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.

Requirements

Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Journeyman Rigger
Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions
Must have or be able to complete successfully the NCCER Rigging assessment.
Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
Must have all required tools.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have specific knowledge of rigging equipment and their capacities.
Must have knowledge of required tools and their proper use.
Must be a team player and have effective communication skill in dealing with co-workers and any other work related contacts.
Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
Must be able to use problem-solving skills and critical thinking to resolve and identify issues, including safety risks.
Must know proper hand signals to communicate with equipment operator.
Must have knowledge regarding lift planning including but not limited to the equipment to use, load capacities of equipment and lifting equipment.
Must hold an NCCER or NCCCO certification for Rigging (or have previous Zachry ETS Signal Person Training)
Must have basic transportation knowledge in regards to moving equipment and loads from one location to another.
Knowledge of arithmetic required planning for a lift.
Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
Must be able to work at heights.
Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Nice To Haves

Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Experience working as an Industrial Ironworker.

Responsibilities

Act as safety observer on equipment lifts.
Inspect all rigging equipment.
Plan or assist in the planning of lifts.
Attach loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Tie rope around load for use of guiding during lifting and positioning.
Signal Equipment operator during lifts for directional or placement instructions.
Guides load during lift and positioning.
Climb structures to guide and position load.
Assist in connecting or stabilizing of load prior to detaching load from equipment.
Detach loads and remove rigging equipment.
Place and remove outrigger pads from Cranes and other heavy equipment.