Yard Rigger

DELMAR SYSTEMS INC•Broussard, LA

8d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Delmar Systems, Inc. is seeking a Yard Rigger for its Broussard, Louisiana team. The role supports temporary and permanent offshore mooring services by preparing, inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, and handling offshore mooring equipment, as well as performing general yard operations and facility maintenance. A significant portion of the position involves abrasive blasting equipment inside a designated blast booth. Employees doing this work must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including a blasting hood with an approved supplied-air respirator, protective leather workwear, and other required safety equipment. The Yard Rigger also handles rigging gear, wire rope, chains, anchors, and other heavy equipment used to support offshore operations. The work is physically demanding and requires following safety procedures, communicating with team members, and maintaining control of loads. The posted schedule is 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the pay range is $17.00–$18.00 per hour. The company notes opportunities for career advancement, including potential transitions to onshore operational roles or offshore positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards.
Knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.
Excellent hearing and vision, with or without aids.
Ability to work at heights and in noisy environments.
Physical fitness and ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts to move equipment as needed.
Maintain equipment for offshore use.
Attach and detach loads to rigging using hand and power tools.
Communicate effectively with team members and the rigging and construction team.
Comply with safety rules, regulations, and company procedures.
Monitor, maintain, and inspect rigging equipment for safety, including before final use and after rigging work.
Report safety concerns and issues to management immediately.
Set up and break down necessary equipment; dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
Select appropriate rigging gear for each job.
Maintain control of loads and maneuver them through difficult spaces, using heavy equipment machinery or by hand.
Inspect and prepare loads to be moved.
Set, align, and level heavy equipment machinery.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
Prepare rigging equipment, including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
Conduct post-rigging inspections.