Crusoe - 1123 - Rigger - Journeyman

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.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay-out and install all necessary rigging components for lifting and installing equipment, machinery, pipe, steel, etc. in accordance with all plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

• 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.
• Shakeout of items to be installed into erectable sequence and rigging of same for crane hoisting with a thorough knowledge and use of crane signals.
• Be able to guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
• Use of oxyacetylene and welding equipment for making adjustments and/or alterations as may be necessary for the installation of rigged items.
• 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.
• 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.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and properly store rigging equipment after use.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different rigging and rigging techniques.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional.
• 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.
• Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures.
• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working as a Rigger or similar craft, and a strong working knowledge of the rigger craft.
• Must have working knowledge of construction equipment, lifting devices, rigging tools and their capacities and working knowledge of all aspects of the rigging craft.
• Rigger must be able to demonstrate rigging abilities.
• In addition, must have all necessary tools.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following certifications: NCCER Rigger, NCCER Welding, NCCER Ironworking, NCCCO Rigger, NCCCO Signal Person, CIC Qualified Rigger and Signal Person, CIC Qualified Rigger - Advanced Certification.

Skills

• 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.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
• Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical demands include lifting and carrying heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Requires full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

Work environment is a typical construction site environment, requiring working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions, and exposure to hazardous equipment, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures.