Beech Island3718 - Rigger - Helper 3

About the role

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Full-time, Craft (non-union) position. No relocation assistance. No visa sponsorship.

Assist journeyman in the planning, lay-out and installation of all necessary rigging components for lifting and installing equipment, machinery, pipe, steel, etc. in accordance with all plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, bend, assemble and erect all components necessary for lifting, moving and installing equipment, machinery, pipe, steel, etc. in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
• Shakeout of items to be installed into erectable sequence and rigging of same for crane hoisting with a developing knowledge and use of crane signals.
• Help guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
• Learn and help with the use of oxyacetylene and welding equipment for making adjustments and/or alterations as may be necessary for the installation of rigged items.
• Learn to inspect and test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Help control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques to align, level, and anchor machinery or materials.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials.
• As directed by journeyman, attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Help dismantle and properly store rigging equipment after use.
• Learn knowledge of material handling and hazards of stored energy within loads.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised.
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional; if needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures.
• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to co-workers' suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
• Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities with co-workers in your craft when provided.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, assist in planning, installing and/or repair equipment, systems, or structures in accordance with those plans and specifications.
• Assist journeymen in laying out work and learn to perform layout independently.
• If certified to operate equipment, ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Rigger or similar craft as a helper, or a combination of work experience and training, and a basic knowledge of the rigging craft.
• Developing knowledge of construction equipment, lifting devices, rig