Offshore Rigger

Job Title: Rigger Location: GOA 14/14 14/7 rotation Job Type: Non Exempt Reports To: Foreman

Company Overview:

Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is a premier oil and gas services company providing solutions to the energy sector. We specialize in offshore construction, onshore construction, and maintenance services. With over 75 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation. We are expanding our team to continue driving growth of our fast-paced industry.

Summary

Riggers are an important part of the construction staff since they are trained in many duties that are pertinent to lifting and moving extremely large or heavy objects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)

- Able to attach load through slings, chains, cables, hooks, shackles, and other interconnected tools.

- Attach loads to rigging machinery in order to move them from one place to another.

- Perform pulley and block attaching activities.

- Ensure that pulleys and blocks are properly attached to beams, ceilings, and pole booms.

- Make sure that the right amount sized bolts and clamps are used for each attachment.

- Handle the movement of heavy equipment with the help of controls.

- Assemble and dismantle rigging equipment at the end of each shift.

- Perform fabrication and repairing of structures using defined rigging machinery.

- Manipulate rigging lines and hoists in order to control attached heavy equipment.

- Ensure that the selected cables, pulleys, and winches are in accordance with the weight of the equipment that needs to be hoisted or moved.

- Communicate with construction staff using verbal communication or hand signals so as to ensure the safety and correct movement of heavy equipment or materials.

- Test and set-up rigging for safety and maneuverability before each movement.

- Ensure compliance with safe rigging practices at every step of the rigging process.

- Perform cleanliness and maintenance duties on rigging equipment and tools.

- Ensure that all rigging gear is stored in a proper manner and is ready for the next shift.

Education/Experience:

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience situations.

Certificates and Licenses:

Twic Card

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Possibly supervises 1-2 employees in an offshore environment. They will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; extreme heat; risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.

Rigger must be willing to comply with GIS Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations.

They must also comply with all governmental regulations.

EEOC Statement:

Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person