Rigging Inspector

Hercules SLR • Edmonton, AB

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Continental Chain & Rigging, you'll be part of a team responsible for keeping rigging equipment safe and certified for customers across Alberta - work that keeps industrial and construction sites running safely. We're looking for a Rigging Inspector to join our team, with regular travel to customer sites primarily in Edmonton and Fort McMurray.

Requirements

• Ability to travel out of town, including overnight, and to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol (D/A) test
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, especially when determining pass/fail outcomes
• A quick learner who's comfortable receiving hands-on, in-house training - no rigging-specific certification is required to start
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of accountability
• Comfortable working independently in the shop and collaboratively on-site
• Physically able to lift and move items 50 lbs
• Comfortable using tablets and inspection software (training provided on TESSALink)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Successful candidates must provide a driver’s abstract with driving records from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing less than 6 demerit points loss in the last 3 years and no criminal infraction on traffic laws and no responsible accidents other than the ones on file
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Candidates must already be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year of experience in inspection, rigging, quality control, or a related mechanical/industrial environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer rigging equipment including web slings, round slings, wire rope slings, chain slings, shackles, plate clamps, and fall protection, both in-house and on-site, in accordance with ASME standards
• Identify incoming equipment by reading work orders, conduct visual inspections, and independently determine whether items pass, fail, or require repair
• Approve and issue certifications based on inspection findings
• Record all inspection results and documentation through the TESSALink app on an iPad
• Identify common defects and damage, such as snaps and tears in synthetic materials, stretched components on chain slings and wire rope, and weld slag or heat damage
• Assist with light repair and tagging of inspected items when turnaround time requires it
• Travel to customer sites throughout Alberta, primarily in Edmonton and Fort McMurray, including overnight trips (overnight premium paid); on-site work is completed alongside another team member
• Interact directly with customers while on-site; in-shop customer contact is minimal
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers to support inspection accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 5% Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching to support your long-term financial security
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Training and professional development opportunities to keep building your capabilities
• A supportive, safety-first team culture where collaboration and accountability go hand in hand
• Real opportunities for long-term career growth within a national organization that promotes from within
• All travel costs related to the job are covered by the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed