Turbine Rigger

About the role

The Turbine Rigger is responsible for sizing up loads, assembling rigging to fit, and moving equipment or materials around site during maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Give direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, two-way radio, or telephone.
• Attach load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook.
• Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
• Load, transport, unload, and assist in selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Use and properly operate basic rigging equipment/tooling (i.e. slings, chokers, cables, come-a-longs, chain falls, shackles, eye bolts, beam clamps).
• Participate in pre-job briefings.
• Perform daily per-use inspection of equipment being used.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least three (3) years of experience in Nuclear, Fossil, or both.
• Must be a qualified rigger and signal man in accordance with applicable plant procedures.
• Must have NCCCO or EPRI: Fossil certification and NCCER Certification: Nuclear or equivalent qualification.
• Must pass initial and annual Radiation Worker Training and meet all applicable requirements to obtain and maintain nuclear unescorted access.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior, integrity and trust.