Rigger

Description

Job Description: PMI is currently seeking an experienced Industrial Journeyman Rigger

Position Summary Riggers will be responsible for the lifting and movement of heavy equipment and materials. They will inspect all applicable rigging. Plan for lifts using the weight of the load, lifting capacity of equipment, and other relative information needed to plan safely any heavy load movement. Attach load using slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and other related equipment. They will be responsible for signaling to the operator during lift with instructions.

Position 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

Requirements

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years of industrial rigging experience.
• Must have completed the NCCER Rigging assessment or other nationally accredited testing organization.
• 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.

Required Tools:

- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.

- May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

- Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off 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/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather steel-toed work boots.

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