Rigger- Austin Industrial (Bay City, TX)

About the role

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Selects cables, ropes, pullups, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches pullups and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wire rope, and chains to crane hook.
• Gives direction to operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals and radios.
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Responsible for observing and monitoring others' observance of all safety rules.
• Maintains current certifications to meet regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States (Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position).

Qualifications

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Certifications: NCCER Advanced Rigger or NCCCO Gold Card, Valid TWIC card, and Driver License.
• Experience: 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Skills & Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.