Rigging Technician - Installation (3 Year Term)

Fermilab•Lead, SD

38d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

What your day-to-day as a Rigging Technician II at Fermilab will look like: Work one mile underground on a rotating two-shift schedule (10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, including weekends). A shift differential is paid for second shift. Execute rigging and lifting operations within the cleanroom and cryostat using small and large overhead cranes, chain hoists, winches, tuggers, and specialty lifting equipment. Ensure secure attachment and movement of large detector components using approved lifting gear, spreader bars, slings, and custom fixtures. Assist with the movement, installation, and positioning of critical infrastructure systems including electronics racks, cryogenic tanks, floor platforms, and cable trays. Work at elevation using lifts or scaffolding while securing or aligning suspended loads and hardware. Coordinate rigging activities with logistics, engineering, safety, and project leads. Perform other duties as assigned. Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

HS diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) and 3+ years of rigging or mechanical experience in an industrial, construction, utility, or laboratory setting.
Must possess at least one of the following: Recognized Rigging or Crane Operator Safety Training Certified Rigger designation (e.g., NCCCO or equivalent) Lineman Associate Degree from an accredited technical college
Advanced knowledge of mechanical and/or rigging concepts, including load control, lift safety, and equipment inspection.
Experience interpreting technical drawings and performing precise mechanical installations.
Demonstrated leadership in rigging environments with responsibility for safety and team coordination.
May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Responsibilities

Execute rigging and lifting operations within the cleanroom and cryostat using small and large overhead cranes, chain hoists, winches, tuggers, and specialty lifting equipment.
Ensure secure attachment and movement of large detector components using approved lifting gear, spreader bars, slings, and custom fixtures.
Assist with the movement, installation, and positioning of critical infrastructure systems including electronics racks, cryogenic tanks, floor platforms, and cable trays.
Work at elevation using lifts or scaffolding while securing or aligning suspended loads and hardware.
Coordinate rigging activities with logistics, engineering, safety, and project leads.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices.