Offshore Rigger

Job Overview

RIGGER:
Gulf of Mexico Platforms/Vessels
- Offshore. Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material on construction project. Work locations may vary (offshore).

• Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
• Gives directions to personnel engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone.
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Direct or plan an activity; attain set limits or standards; do simple arithmetic accurately; and make decisions based on measurable standards.
• Physically: see well (natural or corrected); climb and/or maintain balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more; work at heights.
• Work offshore on a scheduled rotation (rotation durations are not guaranteed).
• Provide your own transportation to and from the crew change locations.
• Work in remote locations with very limited access to telephones.
• Be flexible in order to work any available position.
• Perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Live and work in confined spaces with others.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

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