Wire Rope Inspector

Bigge Crane and Rigging•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Requirements

Knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in wire rope maintenance work
Knowledge and skills with tools and equipment used to splice, repair, and replace wire rope cables; splicing fiber and wire rope slings and rigging, including eye splicing, long splicing, and knot tying; safety methods and procedures, including all applicable OSHA regulations in connection with cable splicing and repair activities
Ability to write clearly and effectively; communicate by conversing clearly and effectively with co-workers and others; understand and follow instructions
Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers at all levels; operate motor vehicles
One (1) year of industrial rope splicing or steel wire rope splicing experience
One (1) year of mechanical experience working with repairing and maintaining propulsion cable machinery equipment and components
Note: Experience in electrical wire splicing, telecommunication cable splicing, fiber optic cable splicing, or related fields, is not qualifying
Have a current and valid driver's license along with a clean driving record
Computer literate with the ability to process information
Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
A history of safe work habits
Hard worker with a great attitude

Responsibilities

Assists in the inspection of cables for defects
Assists in the repairing, splicing, and lubricating of traction cables
Assists in the splicing of fiber and wire rope slings and rigging.
Assists in the installation of new cables, adjusting and maintaining cable tension carriages in proper alignment
Assists in the inspection, repair, and installation of sheaves, lagging, and component parts
Assists in the operation of the overhead crane and machinery
Operates motor vehicles
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned