About the position
The Rigger Journeyman position at Bechtel Corporation involves a variety of responsibilities centered around the safe and efficient handling of rigging operations. The role requires the individual to load, transport, and unload rigging tackle, ensuring that all equipment is selected based on the weight and size of the loads to be moved. This position is critical in maintaining safety standards on site, as the Rigger Journeyman must attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams and ceilings, using bolts and clamps. In addition to these tasks, the Rigger Journeyman is responsible for attaching loads to crane hooks with the appropriate rigging tackle. Communication is key in this role, as the individual must give clear directions to the Crane Operator during hoisting and moving operations, utilizing hand signals or radio communications to ensure the safety of all workers involved. The Rigger Journeyman also assists in the assembly and disassembly of cranes, setting up braces and rigging hoisting equipment with both hand tools and power wrenches. The position may also involve directing other workers engaged in the hoisting of machinery and equipment across various locations, including ships, railroad cars, and laydown yards. The Rigger Journeyman is expected to maintain a clean and organized work area, performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment as necessary. This role typically requires a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience, emphasizing the importance of safety and efficiency in all operations.
Responsibilities
- Loads, transports, unloads and assists in selecting all rigging tackle according to weight and size of load.
- Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
- Attaches loads with appropriate rigging tackle to crane hook.
- Gives directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handlers, using hand signals or radio communications.
- Assists Crane Operator in assembly and disassembly of cranes.
- Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
- May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment in ships, railroad cars or trucks, piperacks, laydown yards, structures, compressor decks.
- Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
- Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work area and restocks supplies and materials as necessary.
- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
- Plans and coordinates movement of cranes and set up, including air tugger placement and securement, and fair leads for hoist lines.
- Adheres to all safety procedures.
Requirements
- Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.
