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Description

Main Purpose:

The main purpose of the Offshore Rigger is to perform all job duties involved in rigging-up slings, shackles etc. used to lift / install / move materials (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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 that 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

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Job 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

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent preferred

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel,/or gas, etc.)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.