Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

The Offshore Rigger is responsible for safely performing rigging, lifting, material-handling, and load-control activities associated with offshore construction, maintenance, fabrication, and equipment installation projects.

The Rigger works closely with crane operators, fitters, welders, construction personnel, foremen, and supervisors to safely move, position, install, and remove equipment and materials. This position requires a strong understanding of rigging practices, hand signals, load control, lifting equipment, and offshore safety procedures.

The Offshore Rigger must be able to properly select, inspect, and use rigging equipment and recognize hazards associated with lifting operations in an offshore environment.

• Perform rigging activities associated with offshore construction, maintenance, equipment installation, and material handling.
• Rig loads for lifting and movement by cranes, hoists, chain falls, come-alongs, and other lifting equipment.
• Properly select slings, shackles, hooks, spreader bars, chain falls, and other rigging equipment based on the load and lifting requirements.
• Attach and detach loads from crane hooks and lifting devices.
• Assist with positioning, setting, and aligning equipment, structural components, piping, and other materials.
• Use tag lines and other appropriate methods to safely control suspended loads.
• Signal crane operators using approved hand signals and/or radio communication.
• Maintain clear communication with crane operators and other personnel involved in lifting operations.
• Assist with lifts involving structural steel, piping, equipment, skids, vessels, materials, and construction components.
• Participate in equipment installation and removal activities.
• Assist fitters and welders with positioning and securing materials for fabrication and installation.
• Perform manual material-handling activities as required.
• Assist with loading and unloading supply vessels, baskets, containers, and construction materials when assigned.
• Secure materials and equipment to prevent movement during transportation or offshore operations.
• Install and operate chain falls, come-alongs, beam clamps, and other lifting devices as required.
• Understand basic load weight, center of gravity, load control, and sling-angle considerations.
• Follow established lift plans and supervisor instructions.

• Inspect rigging equipment before each use.
• Identify damaged, worn, defective, or improperly marked rigging equipment.
• Immediately remove defective rigging equipment from service in accordance with company procedures.
• Verify slings, shackles, hooks, and other equipment have appropriate identification and are suitable for the intended lift.
• Maintain rigging equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Properly store rigging equipment when not in use.
• Report damaged or missing equipment to supervision.
• Assist with maintaining rigging inspection records when required.

The Offshore Rigger may support construction activities involving:

• Structural steel installation and removal
• Platform modifications
• Piping installation and removal
• Equipment setting and alignment
• Deck extensions
• Equipment and pipe supports
• Handrails, stairs, ladders, and grating
• Skid and equipment installation
• Demolition activities
• Fabrication and welding operations
• Material staging
• Crane operations
• Maintenance and repair projects

The Rigger may also assist other crafts with general construction activities when rigging operations are not being performed.

Safety is an essential function of the Offshore Rigger position.

• Follow all company, customer, regulatory, and offshore facility safety requirements.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs/JHAs), toolbox meetings, lift planning, and pre-job safety meetings.
• Understand the hazards associated with each lift before beginning work.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority whenever unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• Never position themselves or allow others beneath a suspended load.
• Maintain awareness of pinch points, crush hazards, swing radius, load movement, and line-of-fire hazards.
• Establish and…