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Brown & Root
Rigger Jry (TAR Only)
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What they do
A Rigger hoists heavy objects using a system of ropes, pulleys, bolts, and winches, often at a lumberyard, shipyard, construction site, or manufacturing facility.
$47,646 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Rigger Journeyman TAR Outage lasting approximately 30 days Beginning 10/09/26
- 11/09/26 or when TAR is over. Whichever comes first. Work Schedule 6 10's 6:00AM
- 4:20PM Per Diem paid at $120 Day for 7 days for Journeyman and up, per Per Diem Guidelines Must have at least 3 years Industrial Rigger experience to be considered for this position NCCER Certified preferred SUMMARY Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material to construction project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting 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 direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, two-way radio or telephone.
- Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
- Has ability to tie various knots.
- Assembles and disassembles cranes.
- Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
- May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment onto or off ships, railroad, cars or trucks.
- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Responsible for observing all safety rules.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Coordinate the movements of hands and feet according to visual signals and directions. Limits to standards of accuracy.
- Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Observe flat drawing or diagrams and understand how they would look as a solid object.
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.