Offshore Rigger

Gulf Island

About The Position

Main Purpose: To perform all job duties involved in rigging-up slings, shackles, etc. used to lift/install/move materials (a pipe, plate, etc.) or structures, equipment, or materials either from one location of the yard to another or on Offshore locations or Offsite locations, including load-outs safely and efficiently.

Requirements

2+ years of Offshore Rigger Experience
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass a background check
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Valid TWIC card
Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
Turning, twisting, bending, and balancing
Pushing, pulling and reaching
Must be able to lift and/or move 50-75 pounds

Nice To Haves

Highschool diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Thread and install screw pipe
Supply welding crafts with needed materials
Coordinate crane activity for transport materials
Assist fitters with measurement taking and proper cleaning of fittings for welding
Guide crew regarding safety and rigging procedures
Set examples for peers in safety policy and rigging tasks
Assist crane and cherry picker operators by hooking up slings and loading cables to materials or structures as required
Set up skid/rail components to load completed structures onto barges or offload networks from barges to assigned locations in the fabrication yard
Assist crane operators, cherry picker operators, and maintenance personnel (mechanics) in performing routine maintenance work on cherry pickers, cranes, etc.
Report all defective rigging equipment (slings, shackles, etc.) to the rigging foreman immediately
Install rigging on loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques
Assist in cleaning up work areas as needed (including barges) before a beginning lift or load-out operations
Assist with set up water pumps on barges as required to prepare for load-outs
Set up water pumps on barges as required to prepare for load-outs
Assist in controlling the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls beam clamps, cable/nylon slings, and other certified lifting equipment
Rig-up equipment and materials are scheduled to go on or leave offshore vessels and platforms. Assist welders and fitters in grinding, buffing, rigging, etc.
Properly rig slings to ensure proper alignment of load before moving the freight
Give hand signal directions to crane operators during lift operations
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor