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POSITION TITLE:        Rigger          Â
JOB CODE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â RGGR
DIVISION: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Onshore/Offshore/International
REPORTS TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Foreman/Supervisor/Superintendent
FLSA STATUS: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Non-Exempt
UPDATED DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 23, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Onshore/Offshore/International
POSITION SUMMARY
The Rigger is responsible for aiding employees or clients in loading material, equipment and supplies in a safe manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(This is a representative list of the duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.)
- Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving using hand and power tools
- Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using appropriate bolts and clamps
- Control the movement of heavy equipment or material through narrow openings or confined spaces
- Manipulate rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support equipment or materials
- Signal or verbally direct individuals engaged in hoisting and moving loads
- Test rigging equipment routinelyÂ
- Assist welders or fitters in grinding, leveling and preparing materials to be installed
- Perform fire watch when required
- Maintain clean working areas and practice good housekeeping
- Dismantle, clean and return tools and equipment to proper place after use
- Obey and follow all safety rules and policies
- Wear all appropriate safety equipment (PPE)
- Perform all other duties as assigned by manager and/or supervisor
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSÂ
- High School diploma or equivalent education
- 1+ year rigging experience preferred
- Basic level written and communication skills
- Ability to preform basic level mathematical skills
- Experience operating equipment used in rigging procedures
- Must be reliable and have good time management skills
- For new hires, must meet all Performance Energy Services employment qualifications in force at time of hiring, including successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
- For new hires, must successfully complete all required training by Performance Energy Services
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stand – Frequently
- Sit – Occasionally
- Use Hands – Frequently
- Climb – Occasionally
- Kneel – Occasionally
- Lift/Carry over – Frequently (up to 50 lbs.)
- Vision – Required (Must be able to pass vision exam per appropriate medical requirements)
- Hearing – Required (Must be able to pass an audio test per OSHA standards)
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WORKING CONDITIONS
- Wet or Humid (non-weather) – Occasionally
- Working near moving mechanical parts – Frequently
- Working in high places – Occasionally
- Exposed to fumes or airborne particles – Frequently
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals – None
- Outdoor weather conditions – Frequently
- Risk of electric shock – Occasionally
- Work with explosives – None
- Risk of radiation – Occasionally
- Noise Level – Very Loud
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