Rigger Mechanic

Summary:

• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.
• Recognize QA requirements, and report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
• Identify processes that will have to be accomplished at the shop and fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Communicate with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to coordinate specific job-related aspects and ensure job continuity.
• Follow company, and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review details of the work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc.
• Skilled in the movement and placement of large structural, mechanical, and electrical assemblies and components.
• Able to erect temporary and permanent staging.
• Capable of performing functional and load related tests on shipboard mooring securing, and lifting components.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and seek assistance with weights over 50 pounds.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to applicable documents, references, and safety guidelines including, but not limited to the following:

ü NAVSEA Standard Items

ü U. S. Coast Guard Standard Items

ü ASME Standards

ü COMNAV REGMIDLANTINST 11262.1 (Crane Oversight for Naval Station Norfolk and all Bases)

ü OSHA 1926.1428 (Rigging Equipment for Material Handling)

ü OSHA 1926.251 (Inspection of Rigging Gear)

ü OSHA 1915.111 (Gear and Equipment for Rigging and Material Handling)

ü OSHA 1910.184 (Material Handling and Storage)

• Able to withstand environmental factors such as:

ü Outside weather conditions

ü High, precarious places

ü Exposed to fumes and airborne particles

ü Very loud noise level

• Required to sit, use hands to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
• Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as:
  • Stooping
  • Bending
  • Squatting
  • Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and kingposts)
  • Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids)

Experience Requirements:

• 3^rd Class = 1 ½ - 3 years of experience as a Rigger in a shipyard.
• 2^nd Class = 2 - 4 years of experience as a Rigger in a shipyard.
• 1^st Class = 4 - 5 years of experience as a Rigger in a shipyard.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
• Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.