Rigger - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

About the role

Austin Industrial provides premier self‑perform maintenance, construction, and soft‑craft services to leading industrial companies across the United States. An industry leader for more than 60 years, the company serves customers in oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing sectors. The Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move various equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pull‑up, winches, blocks and sheaves according to the weight and size of the load to be moved.
• Attach pull‑up and blocks to fixed overhead structures (beams, ceilings, gin‑pole booms) using bolts and clamps.
• Assemble and disassemble cranes.
• Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• Attach loads with grappling devices (loops, wire rope, chains) to crane hooks.
• Give direction to operators engaged in hoisting and moving loads using hand signals and radios to ensure safety.
• Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Observe and monitor compliance with all safety rules.
• Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 5 years of journeyman‑level rigging experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: NCCCO Rigger 1 & 2 or Advanced Gold Card, NCCER Certification, TWIC Card, and a valid driver’s license.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers.
• Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to industrial and construction environments, including weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements.
• Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.