Advanced Riggers

About the role

Turner Industries is seeking an Advanced Rigger for an upcoming TAR project in Old Ocean, TX. This is a non‑exempt position reporting to the Site Manager / Area Safety Manager. The assignment includes pre‑down, TAR, and demobilization work with an approximate duration of eight months (5‑8’s pre‑ and post‑TAR, 7‑12’s during TAR). Shifts are to be determined and may change. No per diem is provided; the role is ideal for local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assemble rigging to lift and move equipment or material on construction projects.
• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves based on load weight and size.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Secure loads with grappling devices (loops, wires, ropes, chains) to crane hooks.
• Give directions to equipment operators using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone to ensure safety.
• Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment.
• Splice rope and wire to create repair slings and tackles.
• Direct workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment into ships, railroad cars, or trucks.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in rigging or related skill set.
• NCCER Advanced Gold Card or NCCCO Rigging 1 AND 2 certification.
• Ability to pass health/drug screening, background check, and required safety council training.
• Successful completion of a written pre‑employment qualification test.
• Hazard Communication orientation/test and Turner Industries Group indoctrination.
• OSHA‑approved corrective eyewear (Z87) and job‑site safety attire (e.g., clean‑shaven, long sleeves, steel‑toe boots).
• Required personal safety equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others in the workplace.

Tools and Equipment

• Tool box
• Crescent wrenches, spud wrenches, pipe wrench, set of combination wrenches
• Tape, hammer, tri‑square, striker, burning goggles, tip cleaners
• Work gloves, framing square, level, torpedo level, center punch, channel locks
• Tri‑square, hacksaw, rain suit

Physical Requirements

• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, and structures above and below ground level.
• Maintaining balance on ladders and scaffolds.
• Reaching in all directions and handling/manipulating objects and materials.
• Coordinating eye‑hand‑finger movements to operate tools and equipment.
• Lifting 30–50 lb from ground, waist, or overhead positions.
• Carrying tools, equipment, and materials; standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, crawling.
• Vision and hearing with or without correction.

Mental Requirements

• Following set procedures and standards.
• Applying basic mathematical skills.
• Planning work and selecting proper tools.
• Interpreting drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Reading, writing, and following oral or written directions.
• Recognizing and reporting safety hazards.

Work Environment

The position is based on industrial construction sites with the following conditions:

• Uneven ground and obstructed pathways; work performed at low and high elevations and in confined areas.
• Predominantly outdoor climate; exposure to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.
• Variable noise levels from tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Potential exposure to chemical substances.

Important Notice

Turner Industries will NOT require you to pay for any drug or alcohol test. Do not send money or provide any payment to individuals claiming you must pay for such testing. If you have questions, contact the hiring office at TURNERCOMMUNICATIONS@TURNER-INDUSTRIES.COM before agreeing to any payment.